Description

Crispy, golden corn tortillas filled with seasoned ground sirloin, quickly fried and topped with fresh onions, cilantro, and lime—perfect for a crunchy, savory taco night.

Ingredients

8 (5‑inch) corn tortillas

1 pound ground sirloin

2 tablespoons taco seasoning

¾ teaspoon kosher salt, divided

½ cup vegetable oil (or as needed for frying)

½ cup minced white onion

¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Lime wedges, for serving

¼ cup salsa (or as needed), for serving

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Instructions

Lay tortillas flat on a clean surface. In a bowl, mix ground sirloin, taco seasoning, and ½ teaspoon salt.
Press about ¼ cup beef mixture onto half of each tortilla.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until hot. Slide one tortilla flat into the oil.
After 5 seconds, fold tortilla over using tongs to form taco shape.
Fry each side for 30 seconds to 1 minute until golden and beef is cooked to 160 °F.
Transfer to paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle remaining salt.
Serve hot with onion, cilantro, lime wedges, salsa, and hot sauce if desired.

Notes

Use flour tortillas for a softer texture.
Make beef filling ahead for quicker prep.
Try ground turkey or beans for a leaner or vegetarian option.
Reheat in skillet to restore crunch; avoid microwaving.
Add shredded cheese for a cheesy twist.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Frying
Cuisine: Mexican-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tacos
Calories: 380
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 530mg
Fat: 23g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 55mg