Fried Corn Shell Beef Tacos
Seasoned ground beef in corn tortillas fried until golden and topped with cheese, onions, jalapenos, cilantro, and lime.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Deep skillet
- Tongs
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 medium onion diced and sauteed
- 8 corn tortillas
- ½ cup vegetable oil for frying
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or queso fresco
- 1 jalapeno sliced
- 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 2 lime wedges
Instructions
Cooking
- Brown. Brown the beef in olive oil for 8 to 10 minutes and drain the fat.
- Season. Stir in the tomato paste, cumin, and chili powder and simmer 5 minutes.
- Heat. Heat the frying oil to 350 F.
- Fry. Fry each tortilla 30 seconds per side, folding as it cooks, then drain.
- Fill. Fill the shells with beef, onions, jalapenos, cheese, and cilantro and serve with lime.
Notes
Substitutions: Bake the shells at 400 F for a lighter version.
Tips: Keep the oil near 350 F.
Storage: Refrigerate the filling for up to 4 days.
Nutrition is calculated per serving of two tacos.