Fried Beef Tacos

Ingrédients

8 (5-inch) corn tortillas

1 pound ground sirloin

2 tablespoons taco seasoning

3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided

1/2 cup vegetable oil, or as needed for frying

1/2 cup minced white onion

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

lime wedges, for serving

1/4 cup salsa, or as needed, for serving

Instructions

Lay 8 tortillas flat on a surface.

Combine beef and seasoning in a medium bowl.

Press 1/4 cup of beef mixture onto half of each tortilla.

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.

Hold empty side of the tortilla with a pair of tongs, and fold over beef filling once the shell is softened, about 5 seconds

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).

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

Serve immediately topped with onion and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges, salsa, and hot sauce.

Notes

Try folding some shredded cheese into the beef mixture. Use a lean ground beef to save on grease. Use the side of the skillet to help flip and stabilize the taco as you fold. Don’t skip the paper towel-lined plate – these