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Crispy Fried Tacos

Name: Crispy Fried Tacos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12 tacos.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
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; 12 corn tortillas (6 inches); 1/2 cup canola oil; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 4 cups shredded lettuce

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Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 25 min.

Makes

12 tacos

Updated: Sep. 30, 2022

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

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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
12 corn tortillas (6 inches)
1/2 cup canola oil
1 cup 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 in batches just until crisp; drain on paper towels.
Fill tortillas with beef; sprinkle with cheese. Fold in half. Serve with lettuce and salsa.

Nutrition Facts

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

Crispy Fried Tacos

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