Description
Crispy golden tacos dorados with seasoned ground beef offer a mouthwatering Mexican street food experience that dances with bold flavors and satisfying crunch. Homemade corn tortillas fold around savory beef, then fry to perfection, inviting you to savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef
- 12 small corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) shredded cheese (optional)
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Aromatics and Cooking Ingredients:
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Vegetable oil for frying
Toppings:
- Sour cream
- Salsa
- Guacamole
- Shredded lettuce
Instructions
- Heat a skillet and sauté ground beef, disintegrating it while cooking to ensure even browning and releasing robust flavors.
- Incorporate finely chopped onions, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper into the meat, stirring continuously to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Allow the beef mixture to cook thoroughly until meat is completely browned and onions become translucent and tender.
- Gently warm corn tortillas using a microwave or griddle to enhance their flexibility and prevent cracking during folding.
- Carefully place a precise portion of seasoned beef mixture onto the center of each tortilla, maintaining a balanced filling-to-tortilla ratio.
- Fold tortillas precisely in half, creating a crescent shape, and press edges gently to seal the filling securely.
- Pour vegetable oil into a frying pan, heating to medium temperature and ensuring sufficient depth for uniform crispiness.
- Carefully slide prepared tacos into hot oil, frying in small batches to maintain optimal oil temperature and prevent overcrowding.
- Cook tacos until exterior becomes golden brown and crisp, turning once to achieve even coloration and texture, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
- Transfer fried tacos to paper towels, allowing excess oil to drain and maintaining their crisp exterior.
- Plate tacos and accompany with fresh garnishes like tangy sour cream, vibrant salsa, and creamy guacamole for enhanced flavor complexity.
Notes
- Enhance meat flavor by sautéing onions and garlic before adding ground beef for deeper, richer taste profile.
- Choose lean ground beef (85% or 90%) to reduce excess grease and create crispier taco shells without soggy texture.
- Warm tortillas briefly to prevent cracking during folding and ensure smooth, tight seal for frying.
- Pat beef mixture dry before filling tortillas to minimize oil splattering and achieve extra-crispy golden exterior.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg