Description
These Crispy Ground Beef Tacos are a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. Crispy taco shells filled with seasoned ground beef and your favorite toppings make for a delicious dinner any night of the week.
Ingredients
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For the taco shells:
- Canola oil, for frying
- 8 (5 to 6-inch) white or yellow corn tortillas
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to season the tortilla shells
For the ground beef filling:
- 1 pound (85/15) ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped (about 3/4 cup)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 3/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup water
Optional toppings:
- Shredded cheese
- Shredded lettuce
- Diced tomatoes
- Salsa
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Fry the tortillas: Pour canola oil into a large skillet and heat. Fry tortillas until lightly browned, fold to form taco shape, and fry until golden.
- Drain and salt the taco shells: Sprinkle with salt and drain on paper towels.
- Cook the beef, onion, garlic, and spices: Brown beef with onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne, and salt. Add tomato sauce and water, simmer until thickened.
- Serve with toppings: Fill taco shells with beef mixture, add desired toppings, and serve.
Notes
- If the tortilla closes up while frying, gently pry it open with tongs.
- Leftover ground beef can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Store taco shells in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
