Description
Tacos Dorados with Ground Beef are a crispy and flavorful delight that will elevate any meal. These golden-fried corn tortillas are generously filled with a savory mixture of seasoned ground beef, onions, jalapenos, and two types of cheese—Monterey Jack and sharp cheddar. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, these tacos are quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, making them an excellent choice for busy weeknights. With endless topping possibilities like guacamole, salsa, or sour cream, you can customize each taco to suit your taste. Impress your guests and satisfy your cravings with this irresistible recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
- 1 jalapeno (diced)
- 1 white onion (diced)
- 1 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 cups shredded cheese (Monterey Jack and sharp cheddar)
- 12 corn tortillas
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with diced onions and jalapeno until the meat is no longer pink. Add spices and mix well.
- Heat vegetable oil in the skillet until hot.
- Fry each tortilla quickly on both sides before adding the meat and cheese filling to one side.
- Fold the tortilla in half and fry until golden brown on both sides.
- Drain excess oil on paper towels before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg