Taco Bell Tacos
Enjoy these homemade tacos featuring crispy fried shells filled with seasoned ground beef, melted Cheddar, and fresh lettuce. Perfect for casual dinners or gatherings, they offer a delightful crunch and savory flavors that appeal to all taco lovers seeking a quick, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a skillet.
- Add 2 teaspoons of salt, chili sauce, and 1/8 teaspoon of pepper to the beef.
- Simmer the beef mixture for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Combine flour, cornmeal, and 2 teaspoons of salt in a mixing bowl.
- Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles fine particles.
- Combine egg and water; sprinkle over the flour mixture while stirring with a fork until the dough holds together.
- If the dough is sticky, toss it onto a well-floured surface.
- Divide the dough into 12 portions.
- Roll each portion on a floured surface into a 6-inch circle.
- Fry each tortilla in hot deep fat at 375°F until golden brown, about 1 minute per side.
- Remove from fat and immediately fill each with 1 to 2 tablespoons of warm ground beef, cheese, and lettuce.
- Fold the filled tortilla in half to serve.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
694
kcal
35% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).