Description
Quick and delicious crispy tacos filled with seasoned ground beef and melted cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 pound 90/10 ground beef
- 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/4 cup water or beef broth, as needed
- Salt to taste
- 8 (6 inch) taco size flour tortillas
- 2 to 3 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Avocado or vegetable oil for frying
- Fresh cilantro, finely chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat about 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned, about 4-5 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato paste and taco seasoning. If dry, add water or beef broth gradually. Cook until fully cooked and liquid has evaporated, about 3-4 minutes.
- Season with salt if needed and allow beef to cool slightly for assembly.
- Assemble tacos by laying a tortilla flat, adding shredded cheese, beef filling, and more cheese. Fold and press to seal.
- Place assembled tacos on a baking sheet. Repeat until finished.
- Heat oil in a skillet and fry tacos for 1 minute per side until golden brown and crispy. Drain on a wire rack.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve immediately.
Notes
For a lighter cheese, consider part-skim mozzarella. Adjust salt gradually after tasting the filling.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican