Description
Mexican tacos dorados with ground beef offer a crispy, golden delight packed with savory flavors. Crunchy tortillas embrace seasoned meat, creating a perfect handheld meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 12 corn tortillas
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Aromatics and Garnish:
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Shredded lettuce (for serving)
- Shredded cheese (for serving)
- Sour cream (for serving)
- Salsa (for serving)
Instructions
- Sauté ground beef with finely diced onions and minced garlic in a skillet over medium-high heat until meat is completely browned and crumbly.
- Incorporate cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper into the meat mixture, stirring thoroughly to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Gently warm corn tortillas on a griddle or skillet for 10-15 seconds on each side to enhance flexibility and prevent cracking.
- Place a measured portion of seasoned beef along the center of each tortilla, carefully folding into a half-moon shape and securing edges with wooden toothpicks.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F, ensuring enough depth to submerge tacos partially.
- Carefully slide toothpick-secured tacos into hot oil, frying for 2-3 minutes per side until exterior turns deep golden brown and develops a crisp texture.
- Transfer fried tacos to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil and maintain crunchiness.
- Plate tacos and generously top with shredded lettuce, crumbled queso fresco, dollops of tangy sour cream, and fresh salsa for a vibrant presentation.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and create a cleaner, lighter taco filling.
- Ensure tortillas are warm and flexible before filling to prevent cracking during frying.
- Pat beef mixture dry before filling tortillas to prevent oil splattering and achieve crispier results.
- Experiment with alternative proteins like shredded chicken or plant-based crumbles for dietary variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg