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Tacos Dorados de Carne Molida con Papas

Cultural Context

Tacos Dorados de Carne Molida con Papas are a beloved street food in Mexico, often enjoyed as a quick snack or meal. These golden, crispy tacos are filled with seasoned ground beef and creamy mashed potatoes, offering a delightful combination of flavors and textures. Traditionally served with fresh toppings like lettuce, tomato, and avocado, they reflect the resourcefulness of Mexican cuisine in turning simple ingredients into a satisfying dish. Today, they are popular not only in Mexico but also in various Latin American communities around the world.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 pounds ground beef
potatoes
salt
vegetable oil
thin corn tortillas
lettuce
tomato
hot sauce

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

1

Peel the potatoes and wash them.

2

Boil the potatoes until tender, then drain the water.

3

Mash the potatoes, adding salt to taste, without butter or anything else.

4

In a skillet, add 2 pounds of ground beef without any oil and cook for about 10 minutes.

5

After 10 minutes, check the meat; it will release a lot of fat and juices.

6

Break apart the meat using a spatula to avoid large chunks.

7

Season the meat with salt and pepper to taste, or any other spices you prefer.

8

After cooking, drain the excess fat from the meat.

9

Combine the cooked ground beef with the mashed potatoes, mixing well to combine.

10

In a separate skillet, heat a generous amount of vegetable oil for frying.

11

Preheat the thin corn tortillas so they can be folded easily.

12

Fill each tortilla with the beef and potato mixture, then fold them in half.

13

Fry the tacos in the hot oil until they are golden brown on both sides.

14

Remove the tacos from the oil and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.

15

Prepare the tacos with toppings of lettuce and tomato, and add hot sauce if desired.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingfryingboiling

Equipment Needed

skilletpotspatulapaper towels

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Golden Fried Tacos with Ground Beef and Potatoes
Local Name: Tacos Dorados de Carne Molida con Papas

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