Description
Crispy Mexican tacos dorados bring sizzling street-style flavor straight to your kitchen, packed with seasoned ground beef and golden-fried perfection. Crunchy tortillas and zesty toppings promise a delicious journey through authentic Mexican cuisine you’ll absolutely crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
- 12 corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking and Garnish Ingredients:
- Oil for frying (vegetable oil or canola oil)
- Toothpicks
- Toppings (shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, salsa, avocado slices, fresh cilantro)
Instructions
- Sauté ground beef with diced onions and minced garlic in a skillet over medium-high heat until meat is thoroughly cooked and onions become translucent, approximately 6-8 minutes.
- Incorporate cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper into the meat mixture, stirring continuously to evenly distribute spices and develop robust flavors for 2 minutes.
- Gently warm corn tortillas to enhance flexibility, preventing cracking during filling and folding process.
- Place prepared beef mixture and shredded cheese in the center of each tortilla, ensuring even distribution.
- Carefully fold tortillas into half-moon shapes, creating compact pockets of filling, and secure edges with toothpicks to prevent unraveling during frying.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F, creating an ideal frying environment for achieving golden, crispy exteriors.
- Carefully lower prepared tacos into hot oil, frying each side until achieving a deep golden-brown color and satisfying crunch, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
- Transfer fried tacos to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil and maintain crispiness.
- Serve immediately with desired garnishes such as salsa, sour cream, chopped cilantro, or diced tomatoes for a complete culinary experience.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef for a healthier version, reducing fat content without sacrificing flavor.
- Try corn or flour tortillas based on personal preference or dietary needs.
- Consider adding a pinch of smoked paprika for deeper, more complex flavor profile.
- Opt for baking instead of frying to create a lighter, less greasy alternative that’s still crispy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 412 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg