Crispy Beef Tacos
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Combine salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, chili powder, and oregano in a bowl to make taco seasoning.
- 2Heat clarified butter in a pan, add onion, and sauté until fragrant.
- 3Add minced beef to the pan and cook on medium heat until it changes color.
- 4Add fresh garlic, taco seasoning, and tomato paste to the beef. Mix and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- 5Add warm water to the beef mixture and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the beef is fully cooked and the water has evaporated.
- 6Mix chopped onions, diced tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl to make pico de gallo.
- 7Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, taco seasoning, lime juice, and dried parsley in a bowl and mix until creamy and smooth to make taco sauce.
- 8Heat oil in a pan on medium heat, place a tortilla, add shredded cheese, and top one side with beef.
- 9Fold the tortilla in half to close it, and cook until crispy and golden.
- 10Serve warm with pico de gallo and taco sauce.
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 diced onion
- to taste salt
- 1 tbsp clarified butter or oil
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 0.5 cup warm water
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 finely chopped onion
- 2 diced tomatoes
- 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 lime juice
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 tbsp dried parsley
- 12 count mini flour tortillas
- for lightly frying tortillas oil
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
Equipment
bowlpanspatula
Tips
- Adjust taco seasoning to taste for beef and taco sauce.
- Cook beef until fully cooked and water has evaporated.
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