Description
Crispy ground beef tacos made with perfectly seasoned beef, golden-fried corn tortillas, melted cheese, and fresh toppings. The ultimate crunchy taco night recipe in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend for best flavor)
1 packet taco seasoning or 2 tbsp homemade blend
12 corn tortillas
Vegetable oil (for frying)
1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
Toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, hot sauce, etc.
Instructions
1. Cook the beef. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess grease.
2. Season it up. Add taco seasoning and water (as packet directs). Simmer until thickened, then set aside.
3. Heat the oil. Pour about 1/4 inch oil into a skillet and heat over medium until hot enough for frying.
4. Fry tortillas. Fry each tortilla for 10 seconds per side, fold into taco shape with tongs, then fry until golden and crisp.
5. Drain. Place fried shells on paper towels to remove excess oil.
6. Fill and serve. Add beef, cheese, and toppings. Serve immediately for best crunch.
Notes
Unfilled taco shells can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or frozen for 1 month. Re-crisp in oven or air fryer before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg