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Crispy Ground Beef Tacos Recipe

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These Crispy Ground Beef Tacos are a delicious and satisfying meal featuring a savory taco seasoned ground beef filling, melted mozzarella cheese, and golden, crispy pan-fried flour tortillas. Perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner, these tacos combine tender beef, melting cheese, and a crunchy exterior for an irresistible texture and taste.

Ingredients

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Beef Filling

  • 1 pound 90/10 ground beef
  • 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup water or beef broth, as needed
  • Salt to taste

Tacos

  • 8 (6 inch) flour tortillas
  • 2 to 3 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • Avocado or vegetable oil, for frying
  • Fresh cilantro, finely chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Sauté Onions: Heat about 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onions and cook until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Cook Ground Beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet. Break it up with a large spoon and cook until most of the beef is browned, approximately 4-5 minutes.
  3. Season Beef: Mix in the tomato paste and taco seasoning. Stir in water or beef broth if needed to prevent dryness. Continue cooking until the beef is fully cooked and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 3-4 minutes. Season with salt to taste. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  4. Assemble Tacos: Lay a tortilla on a clean surface. Add 1½ to 2 tablespoons of shredded mozzarella on the top half, spoon a portion of the beef filling over the cheese, then top with another 1½ to 2 tablespoons of mozzarella cheese. Fold the bottom half of the tortilla over the filling and press gently to seal.
  5. Repeat Assembly: Place the assembled tacos on a large baking sheet. Repeat the process with remaining tortillas, cheese, and beef filling until you have 8 tacos.
  6. Fry Tacos: Heat 3-4 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the tacos in batches for about 1 minute on each side or until golden brown and crispy. Add more oil as needed between batches. Transfer fried tacos to a wire cooling rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess oil.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle tacos with freshly chopped cilantro if desired and serve immediately while hot and crispy with your favorite sauce. Enjoy your crispy, cheesy ground beef tacos!

Notes

  • Use 90/10 lean ground beef for best flavor and texture with less grease.
  • If you prefer gluten-free, substitute tortillas with corn or gluten-free tortillas.
  • Customize with additional toppings like sour cream, salsa, or diced avocado.
  • Pan-frying the tacos creates a crispy exterior but can be done in an air fryer as a healthier alternative.
  • Be careful when frying to avoid oil splatters; use a splatter guard if available.

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