Crispy Beef Tacos

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Heat oil in a pan.
  2. 2Add diced onion to the hot oil.
  3. 3Season the onion with salt.
  4. 4Sweat down the onions until translucent.
  5. 5Add ground beef to the pan with the onions.
  6. 6Break up the ground beef and let it brown.
  7. 7Prepare taco seasoning by mixing one part onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and oregano with two parts paprika, chipotle chili powder, and sazon.
  8. 8Add the prepared taco seasoning to the browned meat.
  9. 9Add fresh minced garlic to the meat.
  10. 10Sprinkle a little starch over the meat.
  11. 11Pour water into the pan with the meat.
  12. 12Deglaze the pan and mix to combine all the spices and flavors.
  13. 13To make the sauce, mix Mexican crema with sour cream.
  14. 14Add your favorite taco sauce to the cream mixture.
  15. 15Mix in the same seasonings used for the meat into the sauce.
  16. 16Drop a tortilla into a healthy amount of oil in a pan.
  17. 17Flip the tortilla once it starts to brown.
  18. 18Quickly load the tortilla with shredded cheese.
  19. 19Place ground meat on one half of the cheese-covered tortilla.
  20. 20Fold the tortilla over and toast until crispy.
  21. 21Stuff the crispy taco with onions and cilantro.
  22. 22Generously dip the taco in the prepared sauce.

Ingredients

  • onion
  • salt
  • ground beef
  • taco seasoning
  • 1 part onion powder
  • 1 part garlic powder
  • 1 part cayenne pepper
  • 1 part oregano
  • 2 parts paprika
  • 2 parts chipotle chili powder
  • 2 parts sazon
  • fresh minced garlic
  • starch
  • water
  • Mexican crema
  • sour cream
  • taco sauce
  • tortilla
  • oil
  • cheese
  • onions
  • cilantro

Equipment

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Tips

  • Brown the meat before adding any seasoning or salt.
  • Make your own taco seasoning for best results.