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tacos dorados

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Crispy, golden tacos filled with savory meat and topped with fresh ingredients.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword crispy tacos, fried tacos, tacos
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250

Ingredients

For the filling

  • 1 lb ground beef or shredded chicken
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded

For the tacos

  • 12 pieces corn tortillas
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying

For toppings

  • 1 cup lettuce shredded
  • 1 cup tomato diced
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup salsa

Instructions

Prepare the filling

  • In a frying pan over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned.
  • Add chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent.
  • Stir in cumin, chili powder, and salt. Cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and mix in shredded cheese until melted.

Assemble the tacos

  • Heat the corn tortillas in a dry skillet until warm.
  • Place a spoonful of the filling in the center of each tortilla and fold in half.

Fry the tacos

  • In a frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
  • Carefully add the folded tacos and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  • Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

Serve

  • Top the tacos with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, and salsa before serving.

Notes

For a vegetarian option, replace the meat with sautéed vegetables or beans.

Nutrition

Serving: 1taco | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 2mg