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Fried Beef Tacos
These Fried Beef Tacos are so easy to make for weeknight dinners! They may get a little bit messy, but they are so worth it.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 35 min⏳ Prep: 35 min👤 Ree Drummond📖 thepioneerwoman
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●skillet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Season the beef with the chili powder, salt and cumin. Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook for a couple of minutes, then dump in the salsa. Stir and cook until the beef is totally done inside and the liquid has reduced, about 6 more minutes. Turn off the heat and set aside.
2
To fry the tacos, heat a couple of inches of vegetable oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Place some beef in the middle of a tortilla (don’t overfill it—this can get messy!), then fold the tortilla in half and clamp shut with a pair of metal tongs. Carefully lay the taco on its side in the oil and use the tongs to hold the taco in place for a few seconds. Once it stays put, repeat with 2 more tacos. Fry until light golden brown, 30 to ⏱️ 45 seconds per side.
3
One at a time, remove each taco from the oil with tongs, holding it sideways to let the oil drip out. Place on a stack of paper towels, then fold the paper towels around the taco and give it a few gentle shakes to remove the excess oil.
4
As you continue frying, have someone place some cheese inside the fried tacos (gently pry them open a bit). Let sit until ready to serve—the cheese will melt slightly. Top with lettuce, tomato and hot sauce, opening up the tacos to get the toppings inside.
Shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes and hot sauce, for serving
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