Jul 14 2026

Taco Platter Recipe

Time30m
Serves24

Hard shell corn shells, your choice of meat, lettuce, tomato, and cheese. (24 Tacos)

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Ingredients

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Taco Shells

Meat

Toppings

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 2

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until it is browned and no longer pink, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks.

  3. 3

    Drain any excess fat from the skillet.

  4. 4

    Add taco seasoning to the cooked ground beef, along with 2/3 cup of water. Stir to combine, and let it simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.

Assembly

  1. 5

    Baking Taco Shells

    Place the hard shell corn taco shells on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for about 5 minutes until warm and crispy.

  2. 6

    Preparing Toppings

    While the taco shells are baking, wash and chop the lettuce into small pieces. Dice the tomatoes into small cubes.

  3. 7

    Filling Tacos

    Once the taco shells are ready, fill each shell with a spoonful of seasoned ground beef, followed by a handful of lettuce, diced tomatoes, and a sprinkle of shredded cheese.

Serving

  1. 8

    Arrange the filled taco shells on a large platter and serve immediately with your favorite salsa or hot sauce on the side.

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