How to make Authentic Mexican Fried Tacos
Ingredients:
– 1 tablespoon canola oil
– 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced small
– 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
– 1 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
– 1 teaspoon black pepper
– 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin (toast first before grinding)
– 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
– 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
– 1/2 tablespoon salt
– 1 1/4 cup ground beef
– 1/4 cup tomato salsa
– 1 cup refried beans
– Oil for deep frying
– 16 yellow corn tortillas (5-6 inches)
– 2 cups shredded lettuce
– 1 cup cheddar cheese or 16 slices
– 1 cup taco sauce (your favorite)
– 1/2 cup shredded cheddar (your favorite)
– rice inside (your favorite)
Instructions:
In a skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
Add the onions and saut for 3-4 minutes.
Add the garlic and saut for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Turn the heat to medium-high, add the meat and saut for 6-7 minutes.
Add the remaining ingredients( down to the oil), mix well and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes over medium heat.
Remove the mixture from the skillet and set aside to cool.
Assembly: Place about 2 ounces of filling in the center of each tortilla.
Fold over and slightly press down to spread and flatten the filling.
Place them on a tray and freeze for at least 1 hour until they are hard.
In a large pot, place enough oil to deep fry the tacos for about 3 minutes at 350 degrees (working in batches of 3-4 at a time).
Carefully remove the tacos from the oil, so as not to break them.
Fill with 1 tablespoon taco sauce, 1 tablespoon cheese and 2 tablespoons lettuce.
Enjoy !!