Crispy Fried Tacos Recipe

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My mother has been making these for more than 30 years. Frying the filled tacos makes them extra crispy and delicious. Our five grown sons request these whenever they visit.—Catherine Gibbs, Gambrills, Maryland

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Crispy Fried Tacos Recipe
  • Prep: 10 min. Cook: 25 min.
  • Yield: 12 Servings
10 25 35

Ingredients

  • Salsa:
  • 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 1 can (4 ounces) sliced jalapeno peppers
  • 1 small onion, quartered
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • Tacos:
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 12 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 cups shredded lettuce

Directions

  • In a blender, combine the salsa ingredients; cover and pulse until salsa reaches desired consistency. Transfer to a large bowl; cover and refrigerate.
  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Sprinkle with salt. Meanwhile in another large skillet, fry tortillas in oil just until softened; drain on paper towels.
  • Fill tortillas with beef; sprinkle with cheese. Fold in half. In an ungreased skillet, fry tortillas on both sides until crisp. Serve with lettuce and salsa. Yield: 12 tacos.

Editor's Note: Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 257 calories, 16 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 29 mg cholesterol, 546 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 11 g protein.

Originally published as Crispy Fried Tacos in Taste of Home Ground Beef Cookbook , p291

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Reviewed on Feb. 02, 2008 by FriedaG

This is a great basic recipe for homestyle tacos, though I brown the meat with chopped onion and add extra seasonings. The tacos are reminiscent of the ones I had when I was a kid before there were the fast-food kinds. My sons say they are the best!

 
 
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