crunchy tacos

Crunchy tacos are a classic Mexican dish made with crispy taco shells filled with seasoned meat, vegetables, cheese, and other toppings. Here's a recipe to make crunchy tacos at home:

### Ingredients:

- **Crispy taco shells:** 8-10 (store-bought or homemade)

- **Meat filling:** 

  - Ground beef or ground turkey: 1 pound

  - Onion: 1 small, chopped

  - Garlic: 2 cloves, minced

  - Taco seasoning: 2 tablespoons (store-bought or homemade)

- **Toppings:**

  - Shredded lettuce

  - Diced tomatoes

  - Shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)

  - Sour cream

  - Guacamole or sliced avocado

  - Chopped cilantro

  - Sliced jalapeños (optional)

  - Salsa or hot sauce

### Instructions:

1. **Prepare the meat filling:**

   - In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground meat until browned and cooked through, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks.

   - Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until the onion is soft and translucent.

   - Stir in the taco seasoning and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until the spices are fragrant. Add a splash of water if necessary to help the seasoning coat the meat.

   - Remove the skillet from heat and set aside.

2. **Warm the taco shells:**

   - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

   - Arrange the taco shells on a baking sheet and warm them in the oven for about 5 minutes, or follow the package instructions.

3. **Assemble the tacos:**

   - Once the taco shells are warm, begin assembling the tacos.

   - Fill each taco shell with a spoonful of the seasoned meat filling.

   - Top the meat with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole or sliced avocado, and other desired toppings such as chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeños, and salsa.

4. **Serve:**

   - Serve the tacos immediately and enjoy!

These crunchy tacos are versatile, and you can customize them with your favorite fillings and toppings. Serve them with Mexican rice, refried beans, or tortilla chips for a complete meal. Enjoy your crunchy tacos!