Fried Beef Tacos

Name: Fried Beef Tacos
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 - 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 lb. beef sirloin steak, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 tbsp. chili powder; 1/2 tbsp. kosher salt; 1/2 tbsp. ground cumin; 2 tbsp. vegetable oil, plus more for deep-frying; 1 c. salsa; 16 small corn tortillas; 1 1/2 c. finely grated cheddar cheese; Shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes and hot sauce, for serving

These tacos can get a bit messy, but they are so worth it!

By Ree DrummondPublished: Mar 25, 2021

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Yields:

6 - 8 serving(s)

Prep Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Try frying your tacos—you won't be disappointed!

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Ingredients

2 lb. beef sirloin steak, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1/2 Tbsp. kosher salt
1/2 Tbsp. ground cumin
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil, plus more for deep-frying
1 cup salsa
16 small corn tortillas
1 1/2 cups finely grated cheddar cheese
Shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes and hot sauce, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1Season the beef with the chili powder, salt and cumin. Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook for a couple of minutes, then dump in the salsa. Stir and cook until the beef is totally done inside and the liquid has reduced, about 6 more minutes. Turn off the heat and set aside.
2. Step 2To fry the tacos, heat a couple of inches of vegetable oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Place some beef in the middle of a tortilla (don’t overfill it—this can get messy!), then fold the tortilla in half and clamp shut with a pair of metal tongs. Carefully lay the taco on its side in the oil and use the tongs to hold the taco in place for a few seconds. Once it stays put, repeat with 2 more tacos. Fry until light golden brown, 30 to 45 seconds per side.
3. Step 3One at a time, remove each taco from the oil with tongs, holding it sideways to let the oil drip out. Place on a stack of paper towels, then fold the paper towels around the taco and give it a few gentle shakes to remove the excess oil.
4. Step 4As you continue frying, have someone place some cheese inside the fried tacos (gently pry them open a bit). Let sit until ready to serve—the cheese will melt slightly. Top with lettuce, tomato and hot sauce, opening up the tacos to get the toppings inside.