No one can resist the crunch.

The combo is nostalgic for both of us.

And we both loved it.

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The sounds ofcrunch crunchwill fill your home along with laughter.

Whats better than that?

This recipe was developed by Jasmine Smith.

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Heat over medium heat.

Line a sheet pan with paper towels and set aside.

Using tongs, fold the tortilla in half to form the shape of a taco shell.

corn tortillas shallow frying in a cast iron skillet for crispy ground beef recipe

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Simple Tip!

If your tortilla closes up while frying, gently pry it open using the tongs to make a shell.

It will stay malleable until it cools.

corn tortilla folded in half while fried in cast iron skillet for crispy ground beef recipe

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Transfer the taco shell to the prepared sheet pan.

Sprinkle evenly with salt and turn the shell to face open-side down to drain.

Repeat with remaining tortillas.

fried tortilla resting in a paper towel lined baking tray for crispy ground beef recipe

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Discard the oil from the skillet, and carefully wipe clean.

Heat the cleaned skillet over medium-high heat.

Spoon off and discard the fat.

ground beef, onions, and seasoning cooking in a cast iron skillet for crispy ground beef recipe

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Stir in tomato sauce and water.

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Remove from the heat.

cooked ground beef and onions in the cast iron skillet for crispy ground beef recipe

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Fill each taco shell with about 1/3 cup of the ground beef mixture.

Top with your desired toppings.

Leftover ground beef can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

excess fat removed from ground beef mixture for crispy ground beef recipe

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Store the shells in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

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tomato sauce added to cooked ground beef in the cast iron skillet for crispy ground beef recipe

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tomato sauce cooked down in the ground beef mixture for crispy ground beef recipe

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taco filling added to fried taco shells for crispy ground beef recipe

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Crispy ground beef tacos on a plate a board with bowl of diced tomatoes, bowl of shredded cheddar cheese, and lime wedges

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