Description
Crispy golden tacos dorados brim with savory ground beef, offering a mouthwatering Mexican classic that delights taste buds. Crunchy tortillas and rich, spiced meat create a perfect handheld meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Meat:
- 1.5 pounds lean ground beef
Cheese:
- 1 cup Monterey jack cheese, shredded
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 jalapeno, seeds removed, diced
- 1 white onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Base:
- 12 corn tortillas
Cooking Liquid:
- vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, combine ground beef, diced onions, and jalapeños. Cook until beef loses its pink color and vegetables soften, approximately 8-10 minutes, stirring periodically to prevent scorching.
- After meat is fully cooked, incorporate Slap Ya Mama seasoning, garlic powder, cumin, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix thoroughly, ensuring spices distribute evenly. Eliminate excess grease to maintain filling’s integrity.
- Clean skillet and add vegetable oil, covering bottom surface. Heat oil at medium-high temperature until it shimmers, signaling optimal frying conditions.
- Using tongs, briefly warm corn tortillas in hot oil, flipping after 10-15 seconds to ensure uniform heating.
- Rapidly layer shredded Monterey Jack or sharp cheddar cheese, add seasoned beef mixture, then sprinkle additional cheese. Gently fold tortilla into half-moon shape, pressing edges to secure filling.
- Fry each taco, rotating with tongs, until exterior transforms to crispy golden brown, approximately 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate for excess oil absorption.
- Plate tacos dorados immediately and accompany with preferred garnishes for a delectable presentation.
Notes
- Drain ground beef thoroughly to prevent soggy tacos, ensuring a crispy exterior by removing excess grease before filling tortillas.
- Use corn tortillas at room temperature for easier folding and less likelihood of cracking during frying process.
- Keep oil temperature consistent around 350-375°F to achieve perfect golden-brown crispiness without burning tortillas.
- For gluten-free option, verify seasoning blend ingredients and use certified gluten-free corn tortillas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg