Crispy Tacos

Get ready to elevate your taco night with these irresistibly crunchy and flavor-packed Crispy Tacos! Featuring golden, homemade taco shells fried to crispy perfection, this recipe is filled with a savory and spiced ground beef mixture infused with chili powder, cumin, and a hint of tomato paste for rich depth. Topped with fresh shredded lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, gooey cheddar cheese, and a kick of jalapeño heat, every bite is a delightful balance of textures and flavors. A dollop of tangy sour cream and a squeeze of zesty lime perfectly complement these flavorful tacos. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is perfect for a crowd-pleasing dinner or a fun fiesta-inspired gathering. Whether you’re a taco connoisseur or just craving something deliciously crispy, these homemade tacos are sure to become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 120 milliliters water
• 8 corn tortillas
• 500 milliliters vegetable oil
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 10 cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 2 jalapenos
• 1 lime

Directions

Step 1

Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and cook until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 7-8 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper, mixing well to coat the beef evenly.

Step 5

Add the tomato paste and water to the skillet, stirring to combine. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

Meanwhile, in a separate deep frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

Step 7

One at a time, fry the corn tortillas in the hot oil, folding them in half using tongs to shape them into taco shells. Fry until they are golden and crispy, about 1-2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

Step 8

Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the jalapenos. Cut the lime into wedges.

Step 9

To assemble the tacos, fill each crispy taco shell with the cooked ground beef mixture, then top with shredded lettuce, cherry tomato halves, shredded cheddar cheese, and jalapeno slices.

Step 10

Serve the tacos with a dollop of sour cream and lime wedges on the side for squeezing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3519.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6979.2

Total Fat 619.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 142.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 285.4g
Cholesterol 532.6mg	0%
Sodium 4016.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 276.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 52.3g	0%
Total Sugars 61.2g
Protein 148.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1518.6mg	0%
Iron 23.9mg	0%
Potassium 6108.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 76.6%

Protein: 8.2%

Carbs: 15.2%