Description
Enjoy the comforting crunch of crispy tacos filled with savory ground beef, melted cheese, and fresh toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (85/15 lean)
- 12 corn tortillas (white or yellow)
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- Lettuce and other favorite toppings (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it into small crumbles.
- Season the meat with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper once fully cooked.
- Simmer the beef with tomato sauce and a splash of water for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Heat the oil in a separate small skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry each tortilla by dipping one side, folding it over, and holding with tongs until crispy.
- Drain the shells upside down on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Fill each shell with meat, cheese, lettuce, and your favorite toppings immediately.
Notes
Don’t skip seasoning and maintain oil temperature for perfect crispy tortillas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg