Dorito-Crusted Taco Supreme Bites
Dorito-Crusted Taco Supreme Bites
Ingredients
For the Dorito Crust
- 10 ounces Nacho Cheese Doritos, crushed into fine crumbs
For the Taco Meat Filling
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1 packet Old El Paso taco seasoning mix, original
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
For the Core Filling Assembly
- 1 cup cooked white rice, cooled
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes, drained
- 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons taco or hot sauce, dark, savory
For Breading and Frying
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for deep frying
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Dorito crust: Place Nacho Cheese Doritos in a food processor and pulse until fine crumbs are formed. Transfer to a shallow dish and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Cook the ground beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon. Once fully cooked, drain any excess fat.
⏱️ 8 min
- 3
Season the meat filling: Return the drained ground beef to the skillet. Stir in the Old El Paso taco seasoning mix, garlic powder, onion powder, all-purpose seasoning, salt, and tomato paste. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until well combined and fragrant.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Assemble the core filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the seasoned ground beef, cooked white rice, diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and taco or hot sauce. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
⏱️ 7 min
- 5
Form the bites: Scoop out portions of the filling (about 1 1/2 tablespoons each) and roll them by hand into compact, ball-shaped bites. Place the formed bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
⏱️ 15 min
- 6
Chill the bites: Transfer the baking sheet with the formed bites to the freezer for at least 30 minutes, or the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, to allow them to firm up. This helps them hold their shape during frying.
⏱️ 60 min
- 7
Set up breading stations: While the bites are chilling, set up three shallow dishes: one with the all-purpose flour, one with the beaten eggs, and one with the crushed Dorito crumbs.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Bread the bites: Once chilled, take each bite and first roll it in the flour, shaking off any excess. Then, dip it into the beaten egg, ensuring it's fully coated. Next, roll it thoroughly in the Dorito crumbs, pressing gently to ensure a thick, even coating. Repeat for all bites.
⏱️ 15 min
- 9
Preheat oil for frying: In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat to 350°F. Use a deep-fry thermometer to monitor the temperature.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 10
Deep-fry the bites: Carefully add a few breaded bites to the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 3-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove the bites and transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350
- 11
Serve immediately and enjoy the Dorito-Crusted Taco Supreme Bites!
⏱️ 1 min
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Dorito-Crusted Taco Supreme Bites
Ingredients
For the Dorito Crust
- 10 ounces Nacho Cheese Doritos, crushed into fine crumbs
For the Taco Meat Filling
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1 packet Old El Paso taco seasoning mix, original
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
For the Core Filling Assembly
- 1 cup cooked white rice, cooled
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes, drained
- 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons taco or hot sauce, dark, savory
For Breading and Frying
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for deep frying
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Dorito crust: Place Nacho Cheese Doritos in a food processor and pulse until fine crumbs are formed. Transfer to a shallow dish and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Cook the ground beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon. Once fully cooked, drain any excess fat.
⏱️ 8 min - 3
Season the meat filling: Return the drained ground beef to the skillet. Stir in the Old El Paso taco seasoning mix, garlic powder, onion powder, all-purpose seasoning, salt, and tomato paste. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until well combined and fragrant.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Assemble the core filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the seasoned ground beef, cooked white rice, diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and taco or hot sauce. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
⏱️ 7 min - 5
Form the bites: Scoop out portions of the filling (about 1 1/2 tablespoons each) and roll them by hand into compact, ball-shaped bites. Place the formed bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
⏱️ 15 min - 6
Chill the bites: Transfer the baking sheet with the formed bites to the freezer for at least 30 minutes, or the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, to allow them to firm up. This helps them hold their shape during frying.
⏱️ 60 min - 7
Set up breading stations: While the bites are chilling, set up three shallow dishes: one with the all-purpose flour, one with the beaten eggs, and one with the crushed Dorito crumbs.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Bread the bites: Once chilled, take each bite and first roll it in the flour, shaking off any excess. Then, dip it into the beaten egg, ensuring it's fully coated. Next, roll it thoroughly in the Dorito crumbs, pressing gently to ensure a thick, even coating. Repeat for all bites.
⏱️ 15 min - 9
Preheat oil for frying: In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat to 350°F. Use a deep-fry thermometer to monitor the temperature.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 10
Deep-fry the bites: Carefully add a few breaded bites to the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 3-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove the bites and transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350 - 11
Serve immediately and enjoy the Dorito-Crusted Taco Supreme Bites!
⏱️ 1 min