# Crispy Beef Tacos

A delicious recipe for crispy beef tacos with creamy taco sauce and pico de gallo.

- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 tbsp red chili powder
- 2 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp smoked red paprika powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp black pepper powder
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp salt
- 2 lb ground beef (80% lean, 20% fat)
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 onion, diced
- to taste salt
- 1 tbsp clarified butter or oil
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 0.5 cup warm water
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1 tbsp freshly chopped cilantro
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- to taste salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 0.33 cup sour cream
- 0.33 cup mayonnaise
- 0.33 cup buttermilk or water
- 1 juice of lime
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 tbsp dried parsley
- 12 -15 mini flour tortillas
- oil
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese

## Instructions

1. Make taco seasoning by combining salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, chili powder, and oregano in a bowl, then mixing to combine.
2. In a pan, heat clarified butter or oil, add diced onion, and sauté for a minute or until fragrant.
3. Add minced beef to the pan and cook on medium heat until it changes color.
4. Add fresh garlic, season with taco seasoning, and add tomato paste, mixing and sautéing for 2-3 minutes.
5. Add warm water and cook for 8-10 minutes or until the beef is fully cooked and the water has evaporated.
6. Make salsa by mixing chopped onions, diced tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
7. Make taco sauce by adding mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, taco seasoning, lime juice, and dried parsley to a bowl, then mixing until creamy and smooth.
8. In a pan, heat oil on medium heat, place tortillas, add shredded cheese, and top one side with beef.
9. Close the tortilla by flipping half of it over, then cook until crispy and golden.
10. Serve warm with salsa and taco sauce.

## Equipment

- bowl
- pan
- spatula

## Tips

- Adjust taco seasoning to taste for beef and taco sauce.
- Add more salt to beef if needed after cooking.
- Cook beef until fully cooked and water has evaporated.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPJyHxmDfTP/?igsh=MXU5dnlhaHZrdDFmYg==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/253bb20f-0749-4f17-86ab-3d4917761d02
- Extracted: 2025-10-26

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