Description
Indulge in the delightful crunch of Crispy Tacos Dorados, filled with seasoned ground beef and topped with fresh ingredients. Perfect for family gatherings or casual nights in, these tacos are quick to prepare and bursting with flavor. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch that will have everyone coming back for more—ideal for taco lovers of all ages!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce (iceberg or romaine)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- Hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Meat: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula.
- Add Seasoning: Sprinkle taco seasoning over the cooked meat and let simmer for a few minutes until fragrant.
- Prepare Tortillas: Warm flour tortillas briefly in another pan or microwave to make them pliable.
- Assemble Tacos: Spoon seasoned meat into each tortilla, fold carefully to keep fillings inside.
- Fry Until Crispy: Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Fry each folded taco until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Add Toppings & Serve: Drain on paper towels and top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, and hot sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (226g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg