Tacos Dorados
Crispy tacos dorados filled with seasoned beef and tender potatoes make a satisfying Mexican-inspired dinner.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 12 corn tortillas warmed
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 medium russet potatoes peeled and diced
- 1/2 white onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more for potatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
- 1 cup shredded lettuce for serving
- 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco for serving
Instructions
Instructions
- Boil the diced potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 8 minutes. Drain well.
- Cook the beef and onion in a skillet until browned. Stir in garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper, then fold in the potatoes.
- Warm the tortillas until pliable. Add filling to each, fold, and secure if needed.
- Heat oil to 350°F. Fry tacos in batches until crisp and golden, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Drain on a rack or paper towels. Serve hot with lettuce and queso fresco.