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Crispy Beef Tacos Old El Paso Style Easy Recipe for Ultimate Crunch

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A quick and easy recipe for crispy taco shells filled with juicy, well-seasoned ground beef, topped with fresh veggies and cheese for the ultimate crunchy taco experience.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (preferably 85% lean)
  • 1 packet Old El Paso taco seasoning mix (or homemade blend of chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika)
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) water
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Old El Paso crispy taco shells (classic corn shells)
  • 1 cup (100 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup (150 g) shredded iceberg lettuce or cabbage
  • 1 medium tomato, diced
  • 1/2 cup (120 g) sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • Fresh cilantro leaves, chopped (optional)
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic. Dice the tomato and shred the lettuce or cabbage. Set aside.
  2. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink and starting to brown, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
  3. Stir in the chopped onion and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  4. Sprinkle in the Old El Paso taco seasoning packet along with the Worcestershire sauce. Pour in 1/2 cup water, stir well, and reduce heat to medium-low. Let simmer gently, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens and coats the beef, about 5 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange taco shells on a baking sheet and warm for 5 minutes to keep them crisp.
  6. Spoon the hot beef mixture evenly into each shell. Top with shredded cheddar, lettuce or cabbage, diced tomato, and a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt. Garnish with cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
  7. Serve immediately to maintain the ultimate crunch.

Notes

Drain excess fat after browning beef to keep shells from getting soggy. Warm taco shells in the oven before filling to maintain crunch. Assemble tacos just before serving. For dairy-free options, replace sour cream with avocado crema or dairy-free yogurt. Ground turkey or chicken can substitute beef with seasoning adjustments.

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