fried tacos recipe
Enjoy these crispy and delicious fried tacos filled with seasoned beef and topped with fresh vegetables and cheese.
Servings: 4
Adjust the serving amount to scale the ingredient list. Written quantities in the steps refer to the original recipe; adjust them in the same proportion. Timing may vary with batch size.
Prep: 15 minutes
Total: 35 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef Use lean beef for best results
- 8 pieces corn tortillas Choose small size for tacos
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes Freshly chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Or cheese blend
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a separate pan.
- Fill each tortilla with beef, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese. Fold in half and press down lightly.
- In hot oil, fry each filled taco until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
Notes
Serve with salsa or sour cream for added flavor.