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Crispy Ground Beef Tacos Recipe

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These Crispy Ground Beef Tacos combine seasoned ground beef and tender sweet potatoes wrapped in warm corn tortillas, then pan-fried until golden and crispy. Topped with melted cheese and served with fresh guacamole, pico de gallo, and smoky chipotle salsa, these tacos offer a deliciously satisfying meal perfect for any taco night.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • ½ tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1 cup sweet potato, finely diced
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • Juice of 1 lime

For Serving

  • Small corn tortillas
  • Shredded cheese (Cheddar or Monterey Jack)
  • Pico de Gallo
  • Chipotle Salsa
  • Guacamole

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil and sauté aromatics and potatoes: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the finely diced onion and sweet potato, and sauté for about 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent and the sweet potatoes begin to soften.
  2. Cook the ground beef with seasoning: Add the ground beef to the skillet with the onions and sweet potatoes. Break up the meat with the back of a wooden spoon as it cooks. Stir in the 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning and continue to cook until the beef is fully browned, no pink remains, and the sweet potatoes are fork-tender. Season with salt to taste and stir in the lime juice for brightness.
  3. Prepare the tortillas with filling: Warm the corn tortillas slightly until pliable. Place about 2 tablespoons of the beef mixture onto each tortilla and sprinkle a little shredded cheese on top. Fold the tortillas in half to create taco pockets.
  4. Fry the tacos until crispy: Pour about ½ inch of neutral oil (such as vegetable or canola) into a clean large skillet and heat over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Carefully place the folded tacos in the oil and gently press down with a spatula. Fry for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
  5. Drain and serve: Transfer the crispy tacos to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve immediately topped with guacamole, and with pico de gallo and chipotle salsa on the side for dipping and added flavor.

Notes

  • Be sure to warm the tortillas before folding to prevent them from cracking while frying.
  • Use a neutral oil with a high smoke point for frying to avoid burning.
  • You can adjust the seasoning and lime juice to your taste preference.
  • Leftover beef mixture can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • For a milder version, reduce or omit the chipotle salsa.

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