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Golden and crispy Tacos Dorados are like edible treasure chests, bursting with beef, chicken, pork, or veggie goodness! Top them off with salsa, guac, or a dollop of sour cream for a flavor fiesta. Whether you’re snacking or feasting, these crunchy delights are a tasty choice for anyone craving a savory sensation.
Tacos Dorados, also known as “golden tacos,” are crispy-shell tacos made by filling soft corn tortillas with seasoned meat, folding them in half, and deep-frying them. This dish has a long-standing history in Mexican cuisine and is a popular street food. The golden color of the tacos comes from the deep-frying process, which gives them a crunchy texture that contrasts with the tender and juicy filling.
Why I Love Them
Tacos dorados are pure love. I’m head over heels for all taco varieties, but there’s just something magical about crispy, golden tacos. The way that corn tortilla sizzles to perfection when fried is simply too tempting to resist!
- Easy to Make – This recipe is super straightforward and quick to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute lunches.
- Very budget-friendly.
- Versatile – Tacos can be customized to suit everyone’s taste buds, with a variety of toppings and salsas to choose from.
For This Recipe, You Will Need these ingredients
- Ground Beef – I use lean ground beef, but black beans, or potatoes for a vegetarian option.
- Garlic Powder and Onion Powder – finely diced fresh garlic or onions can replace powder.
- Ground Cumin
- Mexican Oregano
- Salt
- Cooking Oil
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Making Tacos Dorados
- Mix ground beef and spices together in a medium bowl (I use my hands to mix)
- Spoon at least 1-2 tablespoons of uncooked ground beef mixture on half of the warm corn tortillas, fold the tortillas over, and set aside.
- Heat 1 cup of vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Fry tacos in oil, 3 to 4 at a time, until golden brown on both sides. The cooked internal temperature should be 160° F for ground meat.
- Place tacos on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Garnish and serve with sliced radishes, diced onions, chopped cilantro, or topped with your favorite salsas
Salsas and Topping for Tacos
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Tacos Dorados (Beef)
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 12 corn tortillas
- Cooking oil
Instructions
- Mix ground beef and spices together in a medium bowl (I use my hands to mix)
- Wrap a stack of tortillas in a damp kitchen towel, then place them in a microwave-safe resealable plastic bag (keep the bag open to vent). Microwave until warm and flexible, about 1 minute.
- Spoon uncooked ground beef mixture on half of the warm corn tortillas, fold the tortillas over, and set aside
- Heat 1 cup of vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Fry tacos in oil, 3 to 4 at a time, until golden brown on both sides.
- Place tacos on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
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