Tacos, American Style!
๐ Cook Time: 30 minutes
๐ Prep Time: 15 minutes
๐ Total Time: 45 minutes
Description:
This is a unique, refreshing taco. Unlike the usual heavy Mexican taco, this is a fresh, crisp, clean-tasting taco. It uses fried FLOUR TORTILLAS. Try it once and you will want them often.
Recipe Category: One Dish Meal
Keywords: Meat, < 60 Mins, Stove Top, Inexpensive
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 10 | Flour Tortillas |
| 1/4 | Ground Beef |
| 1 1/2 | Cheddar Cheese |
| NA | Lettuce |
| NA | Tomatoes |
| 1 | Shortening |
| 1 | Salt |
| 1 | Pepper |
| 1/2 | Garlic Salt/Powder |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 332.9
- Fat Content: 21.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 8.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 58.1mg
- Sodium Content: 307.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 16g
- Fiber Content: 1.1g
- Sugar Content: 0.9g
- Protein Content: 18.1g
Servings: 10 Tacos
Recipe Yield: 10 Tacos
Instructions:
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Prepare the Meat: Begin by frying the ground beef in a frying pan. Season it generously with salt, pepper, and a touch of garlic salt or powder for added flavor. Ensure the beef is cooked thoroughly and then drain any excess fat.
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Prep the Veggies: While the beef is cooking, chop the lettuce and tomatoes into bite-sized pieces. Shred the cheddar cheese, ensuring it’s ready to be added to your tacos.
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Fry the Tortillas: In a separate frying pan, melt the shortening over medium heat. Once melted, carefully add the flour tortillas one at a time, folding them in half like a taco shell. Fry each tortilla until it’s golden brown and crispy on both sides, then drain them upside down on paper towels to remove any excess oil.
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Assemble the Tacos: With the tortillas fried to perfection, it’s time to assemble your tacos! Start by filling each tortilla with a few tablespoons of the seasoned ground beef, ensuring each taco gets a generous portion of meat.
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Add Toppings: Once the beef is in place, top each taco with a handful of chopped lettuce, a sprinkle of diced tomatoes, and a generous amount of shredded cheddar cheese. Feel free to get creative with your toppings and add any additional ingredients you love!
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Finish and Serve: To finish off your tacos, add a dollop of ketchup for a unique twist (trust us, it’s delicious!) or opt for traditional taco sauce if you prefer. These tacos are delightful when served alone or alongside some refried beans, either inside the taco or on the side.
Enjoy the crispy texture and flavorful fillings of these American-style tacos! They’re perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun weekend treat. Once you try them, you’ll want to make them again and again!
