Crispy Beef Tacos
These Crispy Beef Tacos are loaded with juicy, spiced beef, gooey melted Gouda, fresh homemade salsa, and a creamy tangy sauce—all wrapped in a golden, crispy tortilla. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun taco night with friends and family!
Ingredients
- 6 Flour tortillas 15 cm
- 200 g gouda cheese
- oil for frying
For the Beef Filling:
- 250 g ground beef
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp paprika powder
- ½ tsp chili flakes adjust to taste
- 1 tsp granulated garlic
- ½ tsp salt adjust to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ⅔ cup water
For the Fresh Salsa:
- ½ onion diced
- 2 tomatoes diced
- Fresh cilantro chopped
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp mustard
- 1 tbsp onion diced
- 1 tbsp pickle finely diced
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: Sauté chopped onion in oil until soft, add ground beef and brown, stir in tomato paste and spices, pour in water, and simmer until thick and saucy.
- Prepare the Fresh Salsa: Mix diced onion, tomatoes, cilantro, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; set aside.
- Make the Special Sauce: Combine mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, finely diced onion, diced pickle, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble and Crisp the Tacos: Layer Gouda on a tortilla, add beef, sprinkle more Gouda, fold, and cook in a little oil until golden and crispy.
- Finish and Serve: Top with fresh salsa and drizzle with creamy sauce; serve immediately.
Notes
- Tortilla choice: Soft flour tortillas work best for folding and crisping; you can use gluten-free tortillas if needed.
- Cheese layering: Adding cheese under and over the beef helps it melt evenly and hold the taco together.
- Beef options: Ground beef can be lean or regular; you can also use ground turkey or plant-based alternatives.
- Spice level: Adjust chili flakes and paprika to taste.
- Assembly tip: Fill and fold the tacos just before cooking for the crispiest result.
- Make ahead: Beef, salsa, and sauce can be prepared in advance; crisp the tacos just before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 460kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 17gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 7.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3.5gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 160mgIron: 1.8mg
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