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The Best Fried Tacos Recipe

The Best Fried Tacos Recipe


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4.9 from 28 reviews

  • Author: Patricia
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 20 tacos
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These fried tacos are a crowd-pleaser, with crispy shells filled with seasoned ground beef, gooey cheese, and all your favorite toppings. A fun twist on traditional tacos!


Ingredients

For the seasoned ground beef:

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning

For assembling the tacos:

  • 20 corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Oil for frying
  • Taco toppings as desired

Instructions

  1. Prepare the seasoned ground beef: In a skillet, brown the ground beef, then stir in the taco seasoning and water. Set aside.
  2. Assemble the tacos: Heat oil, warm tortillas, fill them with meat, fold, and fry until crispy. Drain excess oil on paper towels.
  3. Finish the tacos: Stuff each taco with cheese, add desired toppings, and serve.

Notes

  • Experiment with different fillings like chicken or carnitas.
  • Check blog for extra tips on filling and frying.
  • Customize toppings to your preference.
  • For a Jack in the Box style taco, use American cheese slices.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 tacos
  • Calories: 190 kcal
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 203mg
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 13g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 22mg