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Authentic Mexican Tacos
CDKitchen https://www.cdkitchen.com
Serves/Makes: 8    |   Ready In: < 30 minutes

Ingredients:
***Taco Shells***
1 1/2 cup cold water
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
vegetable oil (for frying)
***Filling***
1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup shredded lettuce
2 cups diced tomatoes
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions:
Heat a small, lightly greased skillet over medium heat.

Heat 1-inch of oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until it is 375 degrees F.

Combine the water, flour, cornmeal, salt, and egg in a bowl and mix until smooth (you can use a whisk or electric mixer).

Pour 1/4 cup of the tortilla batter into the skillet, gently tilting the skillet so the batter forms a 6-inch round. Cook the tortilla for 2 minutes or until it is dry around the edges. Carefully flip the tortilla over and cook for 2 more minutes or until dry.

Transfer the tortilla from the skillet to the hot oil, using tongs to fold the tortilla in half so it forms a taco shell (do not fold it all the way over, it should have about an 1-inch opening). Fry the tortilla, turning as needed, until crisp and lightly browned. Remove the taco shell from the oil, let any excess drip off, then transfer to paper toweling to drain and cool.

Repeat with the remaining tortilla batter.

When all the taco shells are cooling, combine the ground beef, onion, and garlic in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until the beef is no longer pink. Drain off any excess grease.

Add the salt and chili powder and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.

Spoon about 1/4 cup of the taco meat into each taco shell. Top with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and any additional toppings as desired.

Serve the tacos immediately.

Recipe Location: https://www.cdkitchen.com/recipes/recs/716/Authentic-Mexican-Tacos139225.shtml
Recipe ID: 110098

Nutrition:
per serving: 320 calories, 18g fat, 22g carbohydrates, 17g protein.

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