Description
Tacos Dorados are golden, crispy tacos filled with savory meat and bursting with flavor. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights, this quick and easy recipe will have everyone coming back for more. Get ready to indulge in a delightful culinary experience that combines fun preparation and deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 corn tortillas
- 1 pound lean ground beef or chicken
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- shredded lettuce, cheese, salsa (optional toppings)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or chicken with the chopped onion and minced garlic until the meat is browned and onions are soft.
- Add cumin and chili powder to the cooked meat. Stir well for about two minutes to incorporate.
- Fill each corn tortilla generously with the meat mixture, folding it over carefully.
- Heat vegetable oil in another pan until shimmering but not smoking.
- Fry each folded taco for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Drain excess oil on paper towels.
- Serve hot with your choice of toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (150g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg