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Fried Beef Tacos

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  1. Gather all ingredients.

    an overhead view of all ingredients to make fried beef tacos, gathered on a kitchen counter.
  2. Lay 8 tortillas flat on a surface.

    eight flour tortillas lined up on a baking sheet.
  3. Combine beef, taco seasoning, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl.

    ground beef in a glass mixing bowl with taco seasoning added.
  4. Press 1/4 cup of beef mixture onto half of each tortilla.

    seasoned ground beef pressed into one half of each of the 8 flour tortillas on a baking sheet.
  5. Heat 1/4-inch of oil in a high-sided skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Working in batches, carefully add one taco at a time, flat, to the hot oil.

    tortilla with ground beef being added to a shallow pan of oil for frying.
  6. Hold empty side of the tortilla with a pair of tongs, and fold over beef filling once the shell is softened, about 5 seconds.

    ground beef taco, folded in half, frying in a shallow pan.
  7. Cook, turning once, until shell is golden brown and beef is no longer pink in the center, 30 seconds to 1 minute per side.. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

  8. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.

    8 golden-brown fried beef tacos resting/draining on a paper towel lined baking sheet.
  9. Serve immediately topped with onion and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges, salsa, and hot sauce.

    8 fried beef tacos on a platter being dressed with onions, cilantro, and hot sauce.

Cook's Notes:

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