Description
These delicious fried tacos are stuffed with a seasoned ground beef filling, lots of cheese and then pan fried til golden brown and crispy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 tbsp taco seasoning
- 15 small corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Prepare filling: Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, mixing frequently. Drain the extra grease. Add the taco seasoning and 1 cup of water to the pan. Stir well, bring to a boil, then turn the heat to low and simmer for 8 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Heat pan: Shred the cheddar cheese and heat a clean frying pan or griddle over high heat. Coat the bottom with a thin layer of oil.
- Assemble tacos: Warm 2 or 3 tortillas in the microwave for 20 seconds. Place them on the griddle over medium heat. On one half of each tortilla, layer 1 tablespoon of cheese, 2-3 tablespoons of beef filling, and another 1 tablespoon of cheese.
- Fry: Pan fry for 1 minute, then gently fold the tortilla over to close. Cook for 2 minutes, flip, and cook for 2-3 more minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a paper towel lined plate.
Notes
These tacos are freezer-friendly and can be stored for up to 6 months. Serve with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream for dipping.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (2 oz)
- Calories: 196 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 171 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg
Keywords: fried tacos, ground beef, kid-friendly, Mexican dinner, pan-fried tacos