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How to make a Taco Bell-style hard-shell taco at home
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FAQs
A crunchy corn tortilla shell filled with your choice of protein topped with our signature hot sauce, fresh lettuce and cheddar cheese.
How to assemble a hard shell taco? ›
When assembling a hard shell taco, most people start with the meat first, add the veggies second, and then top the whole thing with a sprinkling of shredded cheese. It may not look as pretty, but you can improve your meal by moving the order around slightly.
What is the correct way to layer a taco? ›
To assemble tacos, layer beef mixture, cheese, lettuce and tomatoes in each taco shell. Serve with salsa; top with sour cream.
How to make a soft taco shell hard? ›
Turn soft tortillas into hard taco shells
Take an empty microwave-safe glass cup and fold a soft tortilla in half and place in the microwave for 30 seconds. This creates a hard taco shell, perfect for filling with skirt steak, crispy fish or whatever else your taco-loving heart desires.
What are the ingredients in hard taco shells? ›
Taco Shells: Limed Corn Flour, Palm Oil, Salt.
What are Taco Bell soft taco shells made of? ›
Floating on a cloud. Instead of a tough corn shell, the Soft Taco has a warm, flour tortilla, but has the same ingredients with its seasoned beef, lettuce, and real cheddar cheese.
What is the correct order to make a taco? ›
What do you put in a taco?
- Shell: Cracking the taco code starts with the shell. ...
- Filling: After the shell, comes your filling – and there's plenty of room for imagination here! ...
- Salsa: Salsa and sauces are the soul of your taco, tying all other ingredients together. ...
- Garnish: Now the final touches!
How do you make hard shell tacos hard again? ›
Make sure to get them nice and crispy by:
- Preheating the oven to 400 F.
- Removing the shells from plastic.
- Separating, and placing on baking sheet, open side down.
- Warming in oven for 2-3 minutes.
- Enjoy!
How to layer hard tacos? ›
Spread 2 tablespoons of refried beans onto each flour tortilla, then place a hard taco shell on the centre of each tortilla and gently fold the sides up to match the sides of each taco shell. Divide the beef mixture between the layered tacos and top with a little grated cheese.
How do you assemble a crunchy taco? ›
Once the taco shells are ready, assemble the tacos by filling each shell with a quarter cup of the taco meat mixture, a pinch of the cheese blend, a generous drizzle of BRI-TEGA sauce, shredded lettuce, and diced fresh tomatoes. Add sour cream and raw onions if you'd like.
Make Taco Tuesdays (or any day that you enjoy tacos) easier with this simple trick to stop taco shells from breaking. Add cheese to the tacos before any other ingredients. The cheese will melt creating a protective layer that stops the taco shell from breaking.
How do you eat a hard shell taco without it falling apart? ›
The way you hold your taco also plays a great role in preventing breakage. You must hold it with both hands in such a way that all your fingers are wrapped around it. This helps distribute the pressure evenly, ensuring a firmer grip while eating.
Should taco shells be hard or soft? ›
Some prefer the satisfying crunch of the hardshell taco while others enjoy the texture of a warmed soft tortilla. Hardshell taco diehards may proclaim that their crunchy taco shells are the superior choice while softshell taco enjoyers prefer a lighter texture.
Is a hard-shell taco from Taco Bell healthy? ›
Crunchy Taco
Similar to the special Doritos Locos Taco, this classic taco is another one of the healthiest items at Taco Bell. It has a crunchy outer shell containing cheese, beef and lettuce and is well under 200 calories. If you want a tasty low-calorie taco, this is a great choice.
Which is better hard shell or soft shell taco? ›
While soft shell fans argue that warm tortillas offer a satisfying experience, hardshell lovers counter with that satisfying crunch. When you bite into a hard shell, one of the first things you notice is that thick tortilla breaking in your mouth with other toppings accompanying it with amazing flavors.
What is Taco Bell meat made of? ›
“We start with USDA-inspected quality beef (88%). Then add water to keep it juicy and moist (3%). Mix in Mexican spices and flavors, including salt, chili pepper, onion powder, tomato powder, sugar, garlic powder, and cocoa powder (4%).