Crunchy Beef Tacos

Crunchy Beef Tacos
The recipe Crunchy Beef Tacos could satisfy your Mexican craving in approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. One serving contains 242 calories, 17g of protein, and 9g of fat. This recipe serves 15. This recipe covers 13% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It works well as a main course. Head to the store and pick up onions, chili powder, corn tortillas, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet.

Instructions

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Prepare a large platter lined with paper towels.
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Pour enough vegetable oil to measure 1-inch deep in a large skillet.
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Place skillet over medium heat and clip a candy thermometer to the inside.
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Heat oil until it reaches 365F. Using tongs, place a tortilla in oil and cook for 15 seconds. Flip tortilla and fold in half, using tongs. Cook until crisp, about 15 seconds longer.
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Drain on platter and sprinkle with salt. Repeat with remaining tortillas, checking that oil returns to 365F before making a new shell.
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In a pot over medium heat, warm olive oil. Saut onions until softened but not browned, about 10 minutes. Stir in garlic, jalapeo and chili powder; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute longer.
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Add beef and cook, stirring to break up clumps, until nearly done, about 10 minutes.
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Pour in tomatoes with juice, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring often, until most of liquid has evaporated, 20 to 25 minutes. Season with more salt and pepper, if desired.
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Carefully spoon some of filling into each shell and serve warm.
DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 15 m.
Servings15
Health Score9
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