Description
Tacos Dorados are a celebration of flavor and texture, featuring crispy corn tortillas filled with seasoned meat, melty cheese, and vibrant toppings. Perfect for any occasion, these golden delights will transport you straight to Mexico with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup ground beef or chicken
- 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup Oaxaca or Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup salsa verde
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or chicken. Add onions and sauté until translucent.
- Season the meat with cumin, paprika, and salt; mix well.
- Heat vegetable oil in another pan until shimmering. Fry each tortilla until golden brown on both sides.
- Spoon filling onto each tortilla, add cheese, and fold into pockets. Fry again until crispy.
- Top tacos with salsa verde, avocado slices, and cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (150g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg