Description
These Crispy Ground Beef Tacos are a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for taco night. Crispy fried corn tortillas are filled with seasoned ground beef, melted cheddar cheese, and all your favorite toppings for a flavorful and crunchy taco experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Filling:
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup tomato sauce
- ¼ cup water
Additional Ingredients:
- 10 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Oil for frying (about ½ cup)
- Toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, chopped cilantro, diced onions, salsa (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Ground Beef Filling: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened. Stir in garlic, then add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess grease. Season with chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add tomato sauce and water, simmer for 5 minutes.
- Fry Tortillas: Heat oil in a skillet. Fry tortillas until crispy and golden on both sides.
- Assemble Tacos: Fill each crispy shell with seasoned beef, shredded cheese, and desired toppings.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately!
Notes
- For extra crispiness, warm tortillas before frying.
- Ground turkey or chicken can be used as a lighter alternative.
- Leftover beef can be stored for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
