Best 2 Crispy Beef Tacos Recipes

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CRISPY FRIED TACOS



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My mother has been making these for more than 30 years. Frying the tacos makes them extra crispy and delicious. Our five grown sons request these whenever they visit.-Catherine Gibbs, Gambrills, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 12 tacos.

Number Of Ingredients 13

SALSA:
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (4 ounces) sliced jalapeno peppers
1 small onion, quartered
1 teaspoon garlic salt
TACOS:
1 pound ground beef
1/2 teaspoon salt
12 corn tortillas (6 inches)
1/2 cup canola oil
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 cups shredded lettuce

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine the salsa ingredients; cover and pulse until salsa reaches desired consistency. Transfer to a large bowl; cover and refrigerate., In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Sprinkle with salt. Meanwhile, in another large skillet, fry tortillas in oil in batches just until crisp; drain on paper towels., Fill tortillas with beef; sprinkle with cheese. Fold in half. Serve with lettuce and salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 546mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

BEEF CRISPY FLOUR TACOS



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Traditional and easy beef tacos in a crispy flour tortilla--crispy, cheesy, beefy goodness.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ original taco seasoning mix
2/3 cup water
1 box (8 count) Old El Paso™ crispy flour tortilla shells, heated as directed on box
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 cup diced tomato

Steps:

  • In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium heat 8 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain. Stir in taco seasoning mix and water. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
  • Divide beef mixture among heated shells; top with cheese, lettuce and tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Taco, Sodium 480 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

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