Dorito Taco Balls
Dorito Taco Balls
Ingredients
For the Taco Balls
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 4 ounces Oaxaca cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 8.8 ounces Spanish style rice, 1 pouch, pre-cooked
For the Breading
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, whisked
- 3 cups Nacho Cheese Doritos, finely crushed
For Frying and Serving
- 3 cups vegetable oil, for deep frying, or as needed
- 1/2 cup sour cream, for drizzling, or crema
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce, for drizzling, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess grease.
⏱️ 8 min
- 2
Add garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the cooked ground beef. Stir well and cook for 1 minute more to toast the spices.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
In a large bowl, combine the cooked and seasoned ground beef, grated Oaxaca cheese, shredded Mexican blend cheese, and the pre-cooked Spanish style rice. Mix thoroughly by hand until all ingredients are well incorporated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Form the mixture into golf ball to tennis ball sized balls. Place the formed balls on a plate.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Prepare your breading station: Place the all-purpose flour in one shallow bowl, the whisked eggs in a second shallow bowl, and the finely crushed Doritos in a third shallow bowl.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Take each taco ball and dredge it first in the flour, shaking off any excess. Then, dip it into the egg wash, allowing excess to drip off. Finally, roll the ball in the crushed Doritos, pressing gently to ensure a thick, even coating. Place the breaded balls back on a clean plate.
⏱️ 8 min
- 7
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan or pot over medium-high heat to 350°F (175°C). Carefully place a few breaded balls into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 350
- 8
Fry the taco balls for 3-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy on all sides. Remove from oil with tongs and place on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Repeat with remaining balls.
⏱️ 7 min
- 9
Serve the Dorito taco balls immediately, drizzled with sour cream or crema and hot sauce.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Dorito Taco Balls
For the Taco Balls
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 4 ounces Oaxaca cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 8.8 ounces Spanish style rice, 1 pouch, pre-cooked
For the Breading
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, whisked
- 3 cups Nacho Cheese Doritos, finely crushed
For Frying and Serving
- 3 cups vegetable oil, for deep frying, or as needed
- 1/2 cup sour cream, for drizzling, or crema
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce, for drizzling, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess grease.
⏱️ 8 min - 2
Add garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the cooked ground beef. Stir well and cook for 1 minute more to toast the spices.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
In a large bowl, combine the cooked and seasoned ground beef, grated Oaxaca cheese, shredded Mexican blend cheese, and the pre-cooked Spanish style rice. Mix thoroughly by hand until all ingredients are well incorporated.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Form the mixture into golf ball to tennis ball sized balls. Place the formed balls on a plate.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Prepare your breading station: Place the all-purpose flour in one shallow bowl, the whisked eggs in a second shallow bowl, and the finely crushed Doritos in a third shallow bowl.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Take each taco ball and dredge it first in the flour, shaking off any excess. Then, dip it into the egg wash, allowing excess to drip off. Finally, roll the ball in the crushed Doritos, pressing gently to ensure a thick, even coating. Place the breaded balls back on a clean plate.
⏱️ 8 min - 7
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan or pot over medium-high heat to 350°F (175°C). Carefully place a few breaded balls into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 350 - 8
Fry the taco balls for 3-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy on all sides. Remove from oil with tongs and place on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Repeat with remaining balls.
⏱️ 7 min - 9
Serve the Dorito taco balls immediately, drizzled with sour cream or crema and hot sauce.
⏱️ 1 min