Fried Tacos
Crispy and crunchy, these fried tacos are fun to make! You'll love the tasty filling wrapped in a crunchy, quick fried tortilla, giving them a texture that is delicious!
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 301kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Lean Ground Beef
- 1 Packet Taco Seasoning
- ⅔ Cup Water
- 20 Corn Tortillas
- 2 Cups Cheddar Cheese or Mexican Blend Cheese
- ¾ to 1 Cup Cooking Oil
Instructions
- Brown ground beef over medium heat breaking into small pieces while cooking.
- Once the beef is done and no longer pink stir in water and taco seasoning. Return to a boil then reduce to a simmer until thickened; about 3-4 minutes.
- Prepare your tacos by placing a small amount of cheese and meat inside each tortilla then folding in half. (I strongly recommend warming your tortillas before filling to make them easier to fold.)
- Heat oil over medium to medium high heat. The oil needs to be at least 375 degrees but not over 400 degrees or the tacos will burn.
- Place tacos, two at a time, into the hot oil; do not overcrowd your pan. You may need to briefly hold the tortilla closed with tongs, to make sure they stay closed.
- Cook until golden brown on each side; about 30 to 45 seconds on each side.
- Once done remove with tongs and allow any oil to drain back into the pan before placing on a paper towel lined plate or pan.
- Once the tacos are done and slightly cooled, top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Notes
- Warming tortillas will help them not to break when folding.
- Do not overfill your tortillas as they will possibly break and not stay closed while cooking.
- I recommend using the regular corn tortillas, not the thin ones. Also white or yellow corn tortillas will work great.
- We loved these with salsa, cilantro, onions, and sour cream, but you could use any of your favorite taco toppings. Such as pico de gallo, avocado, jalapenos, tomatoes, lettuce etc.
- I prefer reheating in a skillet on the stove top or you can warm them in the oven. You can use a microwave but they will be more soggy this way.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tacos | Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 483mg | Potassium: 240mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 556IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 206mg | Iron: 2mg
