Description
These Crispy Ground Beef Tacos are a delicious and satisfying meal perfect for a fun taco night at home. The seasoned ground beef is perfectly crispy in fried corn tortillas and topped with classic taco toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Seasoned Ground Beef:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ cup beef broth or water
For Assembling the Tacos:
- 10 small corn tortillas
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Shredded lettuce
- Diced tomatoes
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Sour cream
- Chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the Seasoned Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil and sauté onion until soft. Add garlic, then ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat, then stir in tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add broth and simmer.
- Fry the Tortillas: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet. Fry each tortilla until crispy yet pliable. Shape into tacos and drain on paper towels.
- Assemble the Tacos: Fill each crispy taco shell with seasoned beef and top with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, and cilantro. Serve immediately.
Notes
- To save time, you can use pre-made crispy taco shells.
- Add jalapeños or hot sauce for extra spice.
- For a leaner version, use ground turkey or chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
