Description
These crispy ground beef tacos are a quick and delicious weeknight meal featuring a savory beef filling, crunchy taco shells, and your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Oil for frying
- Optional toppings: lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, salsa, jalapeños
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and chopped onion until beef is browned and onion is soft. Drain excess grease if necessary.
- Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, and tomato sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Heat a small amount of oil in a separate skillet over medium heat.
- Warm corn tortillas one at a time in the oil for a few seconds to make them pliable.
- Fill each tortilla with a spoonful of the beef mixture and a sprinkle of cheese, then fold in half.
- Fry tacos in the skillet until golden and crispy on both sides, about 2–3 minutes per side. Work in batches if necessary.
- Remove tacos and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Use toothpicks to hold the tacos closed while frying if needed.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for beef.
- Adjust seasoning to your taste or add taco seasoning for convenience.
- Serve immediately for the crispiest texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
