Crispy Beef Tacos

Name: Crispy Beef Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound Ground beef (80/20 lean); 1 packet Taco seasoning (or 2 tablespoons homemade); 0.5 cup Water (for seasoning); 12 count Corn tortillas (street taco size preferred); 0.5 cup Vegetable oil (for frying); 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese (for topping); 1 cup Shredded lettuce (for topping); 0.5 cup Diced tomatoes (for topping); 0.5 cup Salsa (for serving); 0.5 cup Sour cream (for serving)

Learn how to make delicious crispy beef tacos perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. This recipe features seasoned ground beef folded into corn tortillas, fried until golden and crispy, then topped with your favorite fresh ingredients like lettuce, cheese, and tomatoes. It's a simple yet incredibly flavorful dish that's sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

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Crispy Tacos Frying

Recipe Information

15m

Prep Time

20m

Cook Time

35m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Mexican

English

Nutrition (per serving)

450

Calories

30g

Protein

35g

Carbs

25g

Fat

Assembled Tacos Before Frying

Ingredients

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Golden Crispy Tacos

Instructions

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Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it apart with a spoon until fully cooked and no pink remains.
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Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it apart with a spoon until fully cooked and no pink remains.
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Drain any excess grease before adding seasoning to prevent soggy tacos.
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Add the taco seasoning packet and 0.5 cup of water to the cooked ground beef. Stir well and simmer for 2-3 minutes until the liquid has mostly absorbed, creating a flavorful taco filling.
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Add the taco seasoning packet and 0.5 cup of water to the cooked ground beef. Stir well and simmer for 2-3 minutes until the liquid has mostly absorbed, creating a flavorful taco filling.
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Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. You can add a pinch of chili powder or cumin for extra flavor.
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Heat approximately 0.5 cup of vegetable oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. Once hot, quickly dip each corn tortilla in the hot oil for 10-15 seconds per side to soften it, then remove and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
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Heat approximately 0.5 cup of vegetable oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. Once hot, quickly dip each corn tortilla in the hot oil for 10-15 seconds per side to soften it, then remove and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
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This step makes the tortillas pliable for folding and helps them crisp up evenly later.
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Place a spoonful of the seasoned ground beef filling into the center of each softened tortilla. Fold the tortilla in half to form a taco shape.
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Place a spoonful of the seasoned ground beef filling into the center of each softened tortilla. Fold the tortilla in half to form a taco shape.
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Don't overfill the tacos; it makes them harder to fry and prone to breaking.
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Carefully place the folded tacos into the hot oil, seam-side down first, and fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Use tongs to flip them.
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Carefully place the folded tacos into the hot oil, seam-side down first, and fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Use tongs to flip them.
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Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan, which can lower oil temperature and lead to less crispy tacos.
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Remove the crispy tacos from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve immediately with your desired toppings like shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, salsa, and sour cream.
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Remove the crispy tacos from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve immediately with your desired toppings like shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, salsa, and sour cream.
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For an extra touch, warm your salsa or sour cream slightly before serving.