Description
Crispy Tacos Dorados with Ground Beef offer a quick, restaurant‑style Mexican snack that combines seasoned beef, golden fried tortillas, fresh cilantro, and tangy salsa for a satisfying family dinner or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt to taste
- 8 corn tortillas
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- Salsa or hot sauce
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat; drain excess fat.
- Add cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt; cook 2‑3 minutes until fragrant.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan to about 350 °F (shimmering).
- Warm tortillas briefly, then place a tortilla in the oil, add a spoonful of seasoned beef onto one half, and fold into a half‑moon.
- Fry each taco 2‑3 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
- Transfer to paper towels, garnish with chopped cilantro, and serve with salsa or hot sauce.
Notes
- For extra crispness
- warm tortillas before folding. Keep oil temperature steady to avoid burning. Serve immediately for best texture. Nutrition is approximate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
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