Crispy Corn Shell Taco

55 mins
8 servings

Description

A crunchy corn shell filled with seasoned ground beef, topped with a zesty slaw and a sprinkle of queso fresco

Ingredients

  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup queso fresco
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 onion
  • 0.25 cup cilantro
  • 0.5 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 cup lettuce
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 0.25 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 0.5 cup red onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup corn flour
  • 1 pound ground beef

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oil in a deep frying pan to 350°F
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together corn flour, all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper
  3. Step 3: Gradually add the vegetable oil to the flour mixture and stir until a dough forms
  4. Step 4: Knead the dough for 5 minutes until it becomes pliable
  5. Step 5: Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and roll each into a ball
  6. Step 6: Flatten each ball into a thin circle, about 1/8 inch thick
  7. Step 7: Fry the corn shells in the hot oil for 2-3 minutes on each side, until crispy and golden brown
  8. Step 8: Drain the shells on paper towels
  9. Step 9: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks
  10. Step 10: Add the diced onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper to the skillet and cook until the onion is translucent
  11. Step 11: In a separate bowl, combine the shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, diced red onion, chopped cilantro, and lime juice
  12. Step 12: Assemble the tacos by spooning the beef mixture into the crispy corn shells, followed by a spoonful of the slaw and a sprinkle of queso fresco

Nutrition Information

Per serving

463

Calories

22.66g

Protein

31.66g

Fat

26.85g

Carbs

Recipe Details

Prep Time:30 mins
Cook Time:25 mins
Total Time:55 mins

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