Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 1/2 lbs ground beef ((lean ground beef, or strain off drippings))
  • 1/2 Tbsp garlic ((finely minced))
  • 1/2 cup onion ((minced white onion))
  • 2 Tbsp taco seasoning mix ((see recipe))
  • 1/2 cup cilantro ((chopped, optional))
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • cooking oil ((I use coconut oil))
  • 2 cups lettuce ((iceberg, shredded))
  • 2 tomatoes ((diced))

Instruction

  • Brown your ground beef, onion, and garlic in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat until cooked through. Drain off excess fat, add taco seasoning ( and chopped cilantro, if desired).
  • Add 1 cup of your shredded cheddar cheese to the browned, seasoned ground beef. Stir into the meat, allowing the cheese to melt. This will help to keep your meat filling together, and prevent it falling out of your taco dorados while pan frying them.
  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F ( 205 degrees C ). Place your corn tortillas on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and use a pastry brush to coat both sides of each tortilla with a small amount of your cooking oil.
  • Warm the tortillas in your oven for about 3 minutes, remove the baking sheet to a work surface. Fill each tortilla with a small amount of the meat filling ( about 1 1/2 tablespoon of filling for each warmed tortilla ).
  • Fold each tortilla over the ground beef filling and press firmly down to close the tortillas securely before frying them.
  • Bring a large skillet or frying pan, with a small amount of oil, to medium high heat until the oil is shimmering. Place 3 - 4 folded tacos in the pan. Adjust your frying pan temperature, as needed, until the oil is actively sizzling around the edges of your tortillas.
  • Cook for approximately 2-3 minutes on the first side. The tortilla should have a nicely browned coloring with crispy edges. Use a spatula or kitchen tongs to carefully turn the tacos and cook the opposite side, about 2 minutes or until browned.
  • Remove fried tacos to a paper towel lined plate and pat the oil from both sides.
  • Repeat as necessary until all of your tacos are cooked.
  • Serve with shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, and diced tomatoes. Top with your favorite toppings!