Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound lean ground beef (or any preferred ground meat)
  • 1 small onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 jalapeño peppers (seeded and finely chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 packet McCormick® Original Taco Seasoning Mix or McCormick® 30% Less Sodium Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 12 hard taco shells or corn tortillas (see note)
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican or cheddar cheese
  • Optional for topping: guacamole, avocado, sour cream, salsa, fresh cilantro

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over high heat. When hot, add the ground beef, onion, jalapeño and garlic. Cook, breaking up the meat as it cooks, until the beef is browned, about 5 minutes. Drain fat, as needed. Add the taco seasoning mix, tomato paste and 3/4 cup water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat.
  • Line the taco shells up on a sheet pan or in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Transfer to the oven and bake 5 minutes. Evenly divide the meat among each taco shell and top with cheese. Bake 10 minutes, until the cheese has melted.
  • Serve the tacos topped with any favorite taco toppings.