Beef Puffy Tacos
Crispy fried flour tortillas filled with seasoned ground beef, cheese, and fresh toppings. Restaurant-style Tex-Mex comfort in 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 count flour tortillas (6-inch)
- 1.5 tbsp chili powder
- ¾ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 set salsa, shredded lettuce, diced tomato, sour cream (for serving)
Instructions
- 1
Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium-high, breaking apart with a spoon, until no pink remains, ~6 minutes.
- 2
Drain excess fat. Stir in chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and 1/4 cup water. Simmer 2 minutes.
- 3
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a separate skillet over medium-high until shimmering, ~60 seconds.
- 4
Holding a tortilla at the center with tongs, dip one half into hot oil until puffed and golden, ~15 seconds. Flip and fry the other half.
- 5
Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
- 6
Gently open each puffy tortilla at the crease. Fill with seasoned beef, cheese, and desired toppings.
- 7
Serve immediately with salsa, sour cream, lettuce, and tomato on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- wooden spoon
- tongs
- paper towels
- serving plate
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