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Crispy Beef Tacos

Golden, pan-fried tortillas stuffed with spiced ground beef and melted cheese for a shatteringly crisp exterior and juicy filling. Open them up at the table and pile on shredded lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickled jalapeño.

Mexican-inspiredtacosground beefcrispycheesyweeknight

Ingredients

For the Ground Beef

  • 1yellow onion · medium, diced
  • 1 clovegarlic · grated
  • 1 lbground beef · 80% lean
  • 1 tbsptomato paste
  • 1 tspchili powder
  • 1/2 tspground cumin
  • 1 tsppaprika
  • 1/2 tspblack pepper
  • —salt · to taste
  • 1/2 cupwarm water
  • —oil · a drizzle, for sautéing

For Assembly

  • 1 cupcheddar or Mexican blend cheese · shredded
  • —small flour tortillas
  • —oil · enough to cover the bottom of the skillet for frying

For Serving

  • —iceberg or romaine lettuce · shredded
  • —fresh tomato · diced
  • —white onion · diced
  • —cilantro · chopped
  • —pickled jalapeño

Steps

  1. 1

    Preheat a large pan over medium-high heat. Add a drizzle of oil, then the diced onion and grated garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent and lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.

  3. 3

    Stir in the tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, paprika, black pepper, and salt until combined.

  4. 4

    Add the water and bring to a simmer, cooking until most of the liquid has cooked out. Remove from heat and set aside.

  5. 5

    Lay a small tortilla on a work surface. Sprinkle cheese over one half, top with the beef mixture and more cheese, then fold the tortilla over. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.

  6. 6

    Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat and add enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan. Cook a couple of tacos at a time for 1-2 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.

  7. 7

    To serve, open the tacos, add your favorite fresh toppings or salsa, then close them back up and enjoy.

Creator's notes

Add whatever fresh toppings you like. Bon appetit!

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