What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Stir. Spread. Flip. Repeat: Pan-Fried Corn Tacos! The aroma of toasted corn tortillas, flash-fried in hot oil, seasoned to perfection, is one you will always remember. The savory beef and cheese fillings are only enhanced by the brown and blistered outer shells. You can still stuff them with your favorite combinations.
PAN-FRIED CORN TACOS
Ingredients:
1 pound lean ground beef
1 yellow onion, chopped
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
2 cups Mexican blend cheese, shredded
3/4 cup salsa
10 corn tortillas
Assorted toppings
Instructions:
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté ground beef and chopped onion. Cook until the beef is completely cooked and onions are soft. Remove and discard the grease from the ground beef. Add garlic powder and taco seasoning mix. Combine and simmer until no liquid remains. Divide the shredded cheese among the tortillas; spoon seasoned beef on top. Fold each corn tortilla in half. Clean the skillet. Warm vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Place one stuffed tortilla into the oil for 10-15 seconds; flip and repeat until the shells are crispy. Allow the oil to drain off. Then transfer to a baking sheet. Repeat until all tacos are pan-fried. Keep warm in a 300° oven until ready to serve. Serve with additional toppings of shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, and salsa.
Minus meat, but with other things to replace it, will be perfect for me, Gail! Thank you!
Joanna
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something I have never tried, tacos
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Sounds really tasty! 🌮🇲🇽
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I looooove Mexican food. 🧡🍃🌮
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Sounds fantastic, especially for kids!
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Handhelds are the best. 🌮🌮🌮
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Oh yes, and the messier, the better!
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It’s called “finger food” for a reason. Amirite?! 😜
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Very intersting to bake the tacos in the pan after filling. Will keep this in mind!
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It makes them crispy and crunchy. 🧡🌮🧡🌮🧡
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That’s what I expected 😋
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I’m not a big fan of Mexican food, but this sounds like a good idea.
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No worries. It’s something different when you’re in the mood for a change. 🌮🧡🌮🧡🌮
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I’m always willing to retry different foods, as tastes change as we age.
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Very true. 🌟✨💫
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This is how we had them growing up. Leftover corn tortillas were cut into sixths and friend to make chips. I remember eating them while watching The Honeymooners with my dad.
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I used to make homemade corn and flour tortilla chips with salsa. My kids loved them! 🌶️🍃🌮
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Tuesday can’t have tacos all to themselves, even if I don’t blame them for trying.
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Right?!?! After all, there are six other options! 😜🌮🍂🌮
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Love a good taco, and yours sure look and sound like excellent ones!
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I’m ready for more. 😜🍃🌮
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Yummy with every bite!
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Yesterday I tried a food truck version, which I see in my future. Quesabirria. 🌮🌿🌮
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