Crispy Beef Tacos
Serves 1
Directions
- 1In a bowl, combine salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, chili powder, and oregano to make the taco seasoning. Mix well.
- 2In a pan, heat clarified butter or oil, add diced onion, and sauté for a minute or until fragrant.
- 3Add ground beef to the pan and cook on medium heat until it changes color.
- 4Add fresh minced garlic, mix, and season with taco seasoning, then add tomato paste. Mix and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- 5Taste and add more salt if needed, then add warm water and cook for 8-10 minutes or until the beef is fully cooked and the water has evaporated.
- 6In a bowl, mix finely chopped onions, diced tomatoes, freshly chopped cilantro, lime juice, salt, and black pepper to make the pico de gallo.
- 7In another bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk or water, taco seasoning, lime juice, and dried parsley. Mix until creamy and smooth to make the taco sauce.
- 8In a pan, heat oil on medium heat, place tortillas, add shredded cheese, and top one side with beef.
- 9Close the tortilla by flipping one half over the other, then 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 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
- 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 dried parsley
- 12 count mini flour tortillas
- oil for lightly frying tortillas
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
Equipment
bowlpanspatula
Tips
- Adjust taco seasoning and salt to taste for both beef and taco sauce.
- Cook beef until fully cooked and water has evaporated.
- Fry tortillas until crispy and golden.
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