Description
Tacos Dorados are a delightful treat that brings the fiesta to your table with their crispy, golden tortillas and savory fillings. Perfectly spiced and easily customizable, these tacos are a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a casual dinner or celebrating with friends, Tacos Dorados will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 lb lean ground beef or chicken
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 cup vegetable or canola oil (for frying)
- Shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, salsa (as desired)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, add oil and sauté chopped onion until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add ground meat to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula.
- Season the meat with cumin and chili powder; simmer for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Fill each tortilla with the meat mixture, fold carefully.
- Heat oil in another pan over medium-high heat, fry each taco until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Drain on paper towels and serve with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 Tacos (150g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg