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Bar Tacos
By JustGoodFood
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Added 11 days ago
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Updated 4 days ago
Easy
Dinner
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Total: 30 mins
Serves 8
Ingredients (for 8 servings)
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2.0 lb Ground Beef
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16.0 piece Flour Tortillas, Fajita Size
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0.5 cup Vegetable Oil
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1.0 whole Yellow Onion
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3.0 cup Iceberg Lettuce
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3.0 cup Tomatoes
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16.0 oz Shredded Mexican Blend Cheese
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8.0 oz Sour Cream
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8.0 oz Salsa
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4.0 oz Ortega Taco Sauce
Note: Items with are common pantry items.
Nutrition Estimates (*estimated per serving)
364.0
Calories
31.4g
Protein
6.7g
Carbs
22.6g
Fat
1.4g
Fiber
4.5g
Sugar
Nutrition information is estimated based on ingredient data and will vary depending on preparation methods, portion size, and specific brands used.
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Description
These fried, flour tortilla tacos are a staple across bars in the Illinois Valley (north central part of the state). They are an easy week night meal that always pleases everyone.
Instructions
Meat
- Brown the ground beef over medium high heat and season with salt and pepper.
- Drain off excess grease.
Note: You could easily add taco seasoning if you like.
Shells
Shells
- In a large sauté pan, heat vegetable oil over medium high heat.
- When the oil is hot, add a single flour tortilla.
- The tortilla will immediately start to puff up. Poke the large air bubbles with tongs to release the air.
- When the bottom has turned golden brown, turn the tortilla over and immediately fold in half.
- Hold the tortilla until the bottom has turned golden brown.
- Flip to the other side and cook until golden.
- Remove the tortilla from the pan and place on a paper towel lined baking sheet to drain.
- Repeat the process until all tortillas are cooked.
Note: You can keep the baking sheet with cooked tortillas in a very low oven to keep warm while cooking the remaining tortillas.
Toppings
Toppings
- Dice onion.
- Shred lettuce.
- Dice tomatoes.
Assemble
- Add a scoop of ground beef to each shell and serve two to each person.
- Let each person top their own taco with what they like.
Note: I included the toppings that my family likes, but you can easily change this up.
Nutrition Estimates (*estimated per serving)
364.0
Calories
31.4g
Protein
6.7g
Carbs
22.6g
Fat
1.4g
Fiber
4.5g
Sugar
Nutrition information is estimated based on ingredient data and will vary depending on preparation methods, portion size, and specific brands used.