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Crispy Ground Beef Tacos

A deliciously crispy taco packed with savory ground beef and the freshest toppings!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex Mex
Calories: 317
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ tablespoon olive oil for cooking the meat mixture
  • 1 small yellow onion finely diced (adds sweetness and depth to the filling)
  • 1 cup sweet potato finely diced (offers a slight sweetness and texture contrast)
  • 1 pound ground beef use lean ground beef for less fat
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning for bold flavor
  • 1 lime juiced (adds freshness and brightness)
For Serving:
  • small corn tortillas soft tortillas for easy folding
  • shredded cheese Cheddar or Monterey Jack (cheddar for a sharp bite or Monterey Jack for creaminess)
  • Pico de Gallo fresh and zesty topping
  • Chipotle Salsa for a smoky heat
  • Guacamole rich and creamy

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the diced onion and sweet potato to the skillet and sauté for 5-10 minutes. Stir occasionally, breaking up the ground beef with a wooden spoon.
  3. Add the taco seasoning and mix well. Continue cooking, breaking the meat into small bits, until it’s no longer pink and the sweet potatoes are fork-tender. Finish cooking the beef mixture.
  4. Season with salt as needed, and finish with a squeeze of lime juice.
  5. Warm the corn tortillas in a separate pan to make them more pliable.
  6. Spoon 2 tablespoons of the beef mixture into each tortilla and sprinkle with shredded cheese. Fold them in half.
  7. Heat about ½ inch of neutral oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the folded tortillas, pressing them gently with a spatula. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 2–3 minutes per side.
  8. Place the fried tacos on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  9. Top each taco with a scoop of guacamole, and serve with pico de gallo and chipotle salsa on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 servingCalories: 317kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 20gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 178mgPotassium: 346mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 118IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These crispy ground beef tacos come together in just 20 minutes, making them the perfect weeknight dinner. The savory filling combined with tangy lime and fresh toppings creates a meal that is sure to please everyone.

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