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Glorious Puffy Tacos: 20 Mins to Joy

Puffy Tacos
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Learn how to make delicious puffy tacos at home with this easy-to-follow recipe. These unique tacos feature a crispy, airy shell and a flavorful ground beef filling, perfect for a fun and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Diced tomatoes
  • Shredded cheese
  • Sour cream

Instructions

  1. In a skillet, brown the ground beef with onion and bell pepper. Drain excess fat.
  2. Stir in chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes until heated through.
  3. Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven to 375°F (190°C).
  4. Carefully place one corn tortilla into the hot oil. It should puff up immediately.
  5. Using tongs, gently fold the tortilla in half as it fries to create a pocket. Fry for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
  6. Remove the puffy taco shell from the oil and drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  7. Fill the puffy taco shells with the ground beef mixture.
  8. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, and sour cream.

Notes

  • Ensure the oil is hot enough for the tortillas to puff.
  • Don’t overcrowd the skillet when frying the tortillas.
  • You can customize the fillings with your favorite taco toppings.

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