Ingredients
2 c. shredded Cheddar
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 white onion, chopped
1 lb. ground beef
1 tbsp. Taco Seasoning
shredded lettuce, for serving
Chopped tomatoes, for serving
Hot sauce, for serving
Preparation
Step 1Preheat oven to 375º. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray. Place 1/2 cup mounds of cheddar on baking sheet and season with pepper. Step 2Bake until cheese is melty and slightly crispy, 5 to 7 minutes. Blot grease with a paper towel.Step 3Meanwhile, set up 4 stations of two upside-down glasses and a wooden spoon as a bridge. Using a spatula, immediately transfer cheese mounds to wooden spoons to form shells. Let cool.Step 4Meanwhile, make taco meat: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions and cook until soft, 5 minutes, then add ground beef and cook until no longer pink, 6 minutes more. Drain fat and season with taco seasoning.Step 5Assemble tacos: Place beef in shells and top with lettuce, tomatoes, and hot sauce.
We provided a classic beef taco recipe to use these shells with but they would work just as well with chicken, veggies or even shrimp. And if you do make these cheesey shells, let us know how they come out in the comments below!
