Crispy Ground Beef Tacos
Crispy Ground Beef Tacos
Ingredients
For the Ground Beef Filling
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning, 1 ounce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
For the Crispy Taco Shells
- 8 corn tortillas, 6-inch
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil, for frying
For Serving
- 2 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded
- 1 cup Roma tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup salsa, your favorite
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- 1
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and no pink remains, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
⏱️ 7 min
- 2
Reduce heat to medium. Add the diced yellow onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until the onion softens.
⏱️ 4 min
- 3
Stir in the taco seasoning packet, water, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Prepare the crispy taco shells: In a separate large skillet or shallow pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until shimmering (about 350°F). Carefully place one corn tortilla into the hot oil. Fry for about 15-20 seconds until it starts to soften.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 5
Using tongs, fold the tortilla in half to create a taco shell shape. Hold it gently in place for another 30-45 seconds, allowing it to crisp up and hold its shape. Flip and fry the other side for 30-45 seconds until golden brown and crispy. Be careful not to burn.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Remove the crispy taco shell from the oil and place it on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, adjusting heat as needed to maintain oil temperature.
⏱️ 8 min
- 7
To assemble, fill each crispy taco shell with the seasoned ground beef. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and a spoonful of salsa. Serve immediately with lime wedges.
⏱️ 4 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Crispy Ground Beef Tacos
Ingredients
For the Ground Beef Filling
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning, 1 ounce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
For the Crispy Taco Shells
- 8 corn tortillas, 6-inch
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil, for frying
For Serving
- 2 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded
- 1 cup Roma tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup salsa, your favorite
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- 1
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and no pink remains, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
⏱️ 7 min - 2
Reduce heat to medium. Add the diced yellow onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until the onion softens.
⏱️ 4 min - 3
Stir in the taco seasoning packet, water, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Prepare the crispy taco shells: In a separate large skillet or shallow pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until shimmering (about 350°F). Carefully place one corn tortilla into the hot oil. Fry for about 15-20 seconds until it starts to soften.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 5
Using tongs, fold the tortilla in half to create a taco shell shape. Hold it gently in place for another 30-45 seconds, allowing it to crisp up and hold its shape. Flip and fry the other side for 30-45 seconds until golden brown and crispy. Be careful not to burn.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Remove the crispy taco shell from the oil and place it on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, adjusting heat as needed to maintain oil temperature.
⏱️ 8 min - 7
To assemble, fill each crispy taco shell with the seasoned ground beef. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and a spoonful of salsa. Serve immediately with lime wedges.
⏱️ 4 min