# Crispy Beef Tacos

A recipe for crispy beef tacos served 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 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- bowl
- pan
- spatula

## Tips

- Adjust taco seasoning to taste for beef and taco sauce.
- Cook beef until fully cooked and water has evaporated.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPJyHxmDfTP/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/6cb3963c-8d71-40e8-8115-93cfbbe3c3c6
- Extracted: 2025-11-15

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