Beef Tacos

Name: Beef Tacos
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 yellow onion, diced; 2 pounds ground beef; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 20 fajita-sized flour tortillas; 18 hard taco shells; 1 pound Cheddar-Jack cheese, grated; 15 Roma tomatoes, diced; 1 head green leaf lettuce, shredded

14 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 yellow onion, diced
2 pounds ground beef
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
20 fajita-sized flour tortillas
18 hard taco shells
1 pound Cheddar-Jack cheese, grated
15 Roma tomatoes, diced
1 head green leaf lettuce, shredded

Directions

1

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
2

For the beef: In a skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and onions.
3

Cook until starting to soften, then add the ground beef.
4

Cook the meat until it's totally browned, then drain the fat.
5

Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper and crushed red pepper and stir to combine.
6

Add 1/2 cup hot water and stir.
7

Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
8

For the fixins: Meanwhile, wrap the flour tortillas in foil and warm in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes.
9

Right before serving, crisp the taco shells in the oven according to package instructions.
10

Serve with the grated cheese, diced tomatoes and shredded lettuce.