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Ground beef and potato tacos with colorful toppings

Ground Beef Tacos with Potatoes

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Seasoned ground beef and diced potatoes simmered until tender, then tucked into crispy corn tortillas. This easy, flavorful recipe is a home style favorite perfect for taco night.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican, Tex-Mex
Servings 8 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs Ground Beef
  • 2 oz Taco seasoning (or 2 Tbsp homemade)
  • 1/2 small white onion, chopped
  • 3 Garlic cloves, minced
  • 10-12 Corn Tortillas
  • Neutral oil, for frying
  • 1 cup water

Toppings (optional)

  • Shredded lkettuce
  • Queso Cotija or preferred cheese
  • Crema
  • salsa
  • pickled jalapeños

Instructions
 

  • Start by dicing the onions
  • Mince the garlic cloves
  • Wash and peel 3 russet potatoes, and then cut them into cubes. Rinse again and set aside. Keep the potatoes in cold water to prevent them from changing color.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of oil. Add the ground beef to the pan
  • Start by breaking the meat apart
  • While the beef is still cooking and partially pink, add the chopped onion
  • Add the minced garlic cloves
  • Sauté together until the onion turns translucent and the beef is nearly cooked through.
  • Sprinkle in the taco seasoning and pour in 1 cup of water. Stir to combine evenly. (FYI: My video doesn't show when I added the water).
  • Add the cubed potatoes
  • Fold everything together until evenly mixed and cover the pan and let it simmer, stirring occasionally for 15 minutes.
  • After 15 minutes, remove the lid and check if potatoes are tender
  • Ready for the Taco shells!

Fry the Tortilla Shells

  • Warm the tortillas in a skillet or microwave until soft and flexible. In a separate skillet, heat about ½ inch of neutral oil over medium heat until shimmering. Using tongs, carefully place one tortilla flat into the oil and fry for 5-10 seconds.
  • Gently fold the tortilla in half while it's in the oil, leaving space inside for filling.
  • Gently fold the tortilla in half while it's in the oil, leaving space inside for filling. Hold the shape with tongs and fry one side for 15-20 seconds.
  • Flip and fry the other side until golden and crisp. Remove from the oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

Assemble and Serve

  • Spoon the beef and potato mixture into each taco shell.
  • Add your favorite toppings like salsa
  • Add shredded lettuce
  • Add crema
  • Add cheese
  • Add avocado salsa and enjoy!
Keyword ground beef, tacos
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