Description
Sizzling pan-fried beef tacos bring Mexican street food magic right to your kitchen. Crispy tortillas, juicy seasoned beef, and fresh toppings create an irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) ground beef
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
Wet Ingredients and Additional Components:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 (10 ounces / 280 grams) can diced tomatoes and green chiles, drained
- 1 (4.5 ounces / 128 grams) can green chiles
- 6 (8 inch / 20 centimeters) flour or whole wheat tortillas
- 3 cups (340 grams) shredded Mexican blend cheese
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Crumble beef into the hot pan, using a wooden spatula to break into small pieces, and sauté until deeply browned and no pink remains.
- Eliminate excess fat by carefully draining from the skillet.
- Incorporate diced tomatoes, roasted green chiles, aromatic spices, and minced garlic into the meat, stirring thoroughly.
- Simmer the mixture for 2-3 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and intensify.
- Prepare a separate clean skillet, heating over medium temperature.
- Position a tortilla flat in the skillet, layering one side with seasoned beef mixture.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheese across the meat.
- Gently fold the tortilla into a half-moon shape, pressing edges to seal.
- Cook for approximately 2 minutes until the bottom turns golden and crispy.
- Carefully flip the taco, continuing to cook until the opposite side achieves a similar crunchy texture.
- Repeat the process with remaining tortillas and filling.
- Slice diagonally and serve immediately while hot and crisp.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and create a healthier taco version.
- Pat beef dry before cooking to ensure better browning and enhance flavor development.
- Let the beef mixture cool slightly before filling tortillas to prevent soggy shells.
- Experiment with alternative proteins like ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for dietary variations.
- Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free option or whole wheat tortillas for added nutrition.
- Add a pinch of smoked paprika or chipotle powder for an extra flavor kick without overwhelming the dish.
- Consider using a non-stick skillet to minimize oil usage and achieve perfect crispy edges.
- Drain excess fat thoroughly to prevent greasy tacos and maintain a clean, robust meat texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg