Description
Crispy ground beef tacos with crunchy edges, melty cheese pockets, and seasoned beef for a delicious snack or meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound 90/10 ground beef
- 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/4 cup water or beef broth (as needed)
- Salt to taste (as needed)
- 8 (6 inch) taco size flour tortillas
- 2 to 3 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Avocado or vegetable oil
- Fresh cilantro, finely chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat about 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the beef to the skillet, breaking it up and cooking until most is browned, about 4-5 minutes.
- Mix in the tomato paste and taco seasoning, stirring to combine. Add water or broth if the filling looks dry.
- Continue cooking until the beef is cooked through and most liquid has evaporated, about 3-4 minutes. Season with salt if needed and set aside.
- Place a tortilla on a work surface. Add mozzarella cheese, then beef filling, and more cheese on the top half. Fold the bottom half of the tortilla over and press to seal.
- Transfer the tacos to a large baking sheet and repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Heat about 3-4 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry tacos in batches, about 1 minute per side or until golden brown.
- Transfer cooked tacos to a wire rack and let sit for a moment. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot.
Notes
Let the filling cool slightly before assembling to avoid soggy tacos. Fry in batches to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: tacos, beef tacos, ground beef recipe, crispy tacos