Crispy Ground Beef Tacos Recipe
These Crispy Ground Beef Tacos are a delicious and satisfying meal featuring seasoned ground beef and melted mozzarella cheese encased in golden, pan-fried flour tortillas. The tacos are perfectly crispy on the outside while juicy and flavorful inside, making them an ideal dinner or snack option that’s easy to prepare and sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 tacos 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
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, as needed
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
- Cook onion: 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.
- Brown beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet. Use a large spoon to break it up and cook until most of the beef is browned, about 4-5 minutes.
- Season beef: Stir in tomato paste and taco seasoning. If the mixture looks dry, add water or beef broth. Continue cooking until the beef is fully cooked through and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 3-4 minutes. Taste and add salt if needed. Remove from heat and allow filling to cool slightly.
- Assemble tacos: On a clean surface, place one tortilla. Add about 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons mozzarella cheese on the top half, spoon over a portion of the beef filling, then top with another 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons of cheese. Fold the bottom half of the tortilla over the filling and gently press to seal.
- Repeat assembly: Place assembled taco on a large baking sheet. Repeat to make a total of 8 tacos.
- Fry tacos: Heat 3-4 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry tacos in batches, about 1 minute per side or until golden brown and crispy. Add more oil as needed between batches. Transfer fried tacos to a wire rack over a baking sheet to drain excess oil.
- Serve: Garnish tacos with fresh chopped cilantro if desired. Serve immediately while hot and crispy with your favorite sauce.
Notes
- Use 90/10 ground beef for a good balance of flavor and fat to keep the filling juicy.
- Adjust the amount of oil used for frying to achieve desired crispiness and prevent sogginess.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a squeeze of lime or some diced jalapeños when assembling tacos.
- If you want a gluten-free version, substitute flour tortillas with corn tortillas but be careful when folding as some corn tortillas are less pliable.
- Leftover tacos can be reheated in a skillet to maintain crispiness.
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