Crispy Beef Tacos
Crispy Beef Tacos
Ingredients
For the Beef Filling
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1/4 cup beef broth
For Assembly and Serving
- 8 corn tortillas, 6-inch
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, or Mexican blend
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or as needed for frying
- 1/2 cup green dipping sauce, such as avocado crema or guacamole
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- 1
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until no pink remains, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min
- 2
Drain any excess fat from the skillet, reserving about 1 tablespoon if desired for frying later. Add the chopped yellow onion to the beef and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
⏱️ 4 min
- 3
Stir in the paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant. Pour in the beef broth and bring to a simmer.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the beef mixture simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has mostly reduced and the mixture has thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.
⏱️ 7 min
- 5
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil (or reserved beef fat) in a separate large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place a corn tortilla in the pan. Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of shredded cheese over half of the tortilla.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Spoon about 2-3 tablespoons of the prepared beef filling over the cheese. Fold the tortilla in half to create a taco shape, gently pressing down to seal.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Cook the taco for 2-3 minutes per side, or until both sides are golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted and gooey. You may need to add more oil as needed between batches. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, cheese, and beef filling.
⏱️ 10 min
- 8
Serve the crispy beef tacos immediately with a side of green dipping sauce and lime wedges for squeezing.
⏱️ 1 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Crispy Beef Tacos
For the Beef Filling
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1/4 cup beef broth
For Assembly and Serving
- 8 corn tortillas, 6-inch
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, or Mexican blend
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or as needed for frying
- 1/2 cup green dipping sauce, such as avocado crema or guacamole
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- 1
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until no pink remains, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min - 2
Drain any excess fat from the skillet, reserving about 1 tablespoon if desired for frying later. Add the chopped yellow onion to the beef and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
⏱️ 4 min - 3
Stir in the paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant. Pour in the beef broth and bring to a simmer.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the beef mixture simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has mostly reduced and the mixture has thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.
⏱️ 7 min - 5
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil (or reserved beef fat) in a separate large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place a corn tortilla in the pan. Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of shredded cheese over half of the tortilla.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Spoon about 2-3 tablespoons of the prepared beef filling over the cheese. Fold the tortilla in half to create a taco shape, gently pressing down to seal.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Cook the taco for 2-3 minutes per side, or until both sides are golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted and gooey. You may need to add more oil as needed between batches. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, cheese, and beef filling.
⏱️ 10 min - 8
Serve the crispy beef tacos immediately with a side of green dipping sauce and lime wedges for squeezing.
⏱️ 1 min