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
- Step 1: Preheat oil in a deep frying pan to 350°F
- Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together corn flour, all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper
- Step 3: Gradually add the vegetable oil to the flour mixture and stir until a dough forms
- Step 4: Knead the dough for 5 minutes until it becomes pliable
- Step 5: Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and roll each into a ball
- Step 6: Flatten each ball into a thin circle, about 1/8 inch thick
- Step 7: Fry the corn shells in the hot oil for 2-3 minutes on each side, until crispy and golden brown
- Step 8: Drain the shells on paper towels
- 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
- Step 10: Add the diced onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper to the skillet and cook until the onion is translucent
- Step 11: In a separate bowl, combine the shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, diced red onion, chopped cilantro, and lime juice
- 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