Description
Mexican street-style tacos dorados with ground beef showcase crispy corn tortillas filled with seasoned meat and topped with fresh garnishes. Crunchy, flavorful, and simple to prepare, these tacos bring authentic Mexican flavors you can easily enjoy at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 12 corn tortillas
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Aromatics and Garnishes:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Oil for frying
- Lettuce, for serving
- Cheese, for serving
- Salsa, for serving
- Sour cream, for serving
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a sizzling skillet over medium-high heat, methodically crumbling the meat to ensure even cooking.
- Incorporate finely diced onions and minced garlic, sautéing until translucent and fragrant. Sprinkle in aromatic cumin, vibrant chili powder, and season with salt and pepper.
- Warm corn tortillas until pliable, creating a soft canvas for the savory meat filling.
- Carefully distribute the seasoned beef mixture along the center of each tortilla, then fold into a half-moon shape, securing edges with toothpicks to prevent unraveling.
- Heat vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet to 350°F, creating a golden frying environment for the tacos.
- Gently lower prepared tacos into the hot oil, frying for 2-3 minutes per side until achieving a crisp, amber-brown exterior.
- Transfer crispy tacos to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil and maintain crunchiness.
- Plate the golden tacos and garnish with fresh shredded lettuce, crumbled queso fresco, tangy salsa, and a dollop of cool sour cream.
Notes
- Warm tortillas gently to prevent cracking and make folding easier for perfectly crispy tacos.
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and create a cleaner, lighter filling without compromising flavor.
- Experiment with corn or flour tortillas, depending on dietary preferences or desired texture – corn provides more authentic crunch while flour offers softer bite.
- Prep toothpicks beforehand to quickly secure tortillas and prevent unraveling during frying, ensuring uniform golden-brown exterior.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 292 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg