HARD SHELL TACOS

January 02, 2023 / Hayden Quinn

Everyone loves a classic hard shell taco (well at least I hope they do!) Try making your own spice mix that you can multiply and use over and over again. Make this dish your own by adding your own twists!

Prep 00:15

Cook 00:15

Serves 4

Super Easy

Ingredients

HQ Spice mix

1 Tbsp smoked paprika

1 Tbsp ground cumin

2 tsp ground coriander

2 tsp onion powder

1 tsp chilli powder

1 tsp oregano

1/4 tsp salt

12 hard shell tacos

500g regular beef mince

1 onion, diced

2 Tbsp HQ spice mix

To serve

1/4 iceburg lettuce, shredded

2 tomatoes, diced

Tasty (cheddar) cheese, grated

Sour cream

Lime wedges

Hot sauce

Method

Step 1. Preheat the oven to 200C and arrange the tacos on a tray. To make the spice mix, place all of the ingredients in a small jar or bowl and mix together.

Step 2. Heat some oil in a frypan and saute the onion until slightly charred. Add the beef and cook until well browned. Season with salt. Add 2 Tbsp of the spice mix and stir through. Add a splash of water to loosen and cook for a further 2-3 minutes.

Step 3. Heat the tacos in the oven for 3-5 minutes. Serve with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, grated cheese, sour cream, lime wedges and hot sauce.