Description
Tacos Dorados are a mouthwatering treat that elevates any meal with their crispy texture and savory filling. These golden fried tacos, filled with tender shredded beef and creamy mashed potatoes, offer a delightful crunch with every bite. Perfect for family dinners, parties, or as a delicious snack, these tacos can be easily customized with fresh toppings to suit your taste. Whether you enjoy them as an appetizer or a main dish, Tacos Dorados are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings for authentic Mexican flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 25 medium corn tortillas
- 2 ½ cups shredded beef
- ½ cup mashed potatoes
- 1 medium tomato (diced)
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 1 jalapeño pepper (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded beef, mashed potatoes, diced tomato, chopped onion, jalapeño pepper, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Place about two tablespoons of filling onto each corn tortilla and fold into a half-moon shape.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the folded tacos until golden brown on both sides (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with your choice of toppings like pickled onions, shredded lettuce, and Mexican crema.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg