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Crispy fried beef and cheese tacos made with flavorful spiced ground beef and melted Monterey Jack cheese, served alongside a quick creamy avocado dipping sauce.
method
- 1
Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through.
- 2
Add the diced white onion, minced garlic, diced jalapeños, and tomato paste to the skillet. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- 3
Season with ancho chili powder, cayenne pepper, oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, black pepper, and coarse salt. Pour in the beef stock and simmer until reduced and the mixture thickens.
- 4
Prepare the avocado sauce by adding avocados, serrano pepper, lime juice, chopped cilantro, a pinch of salt, olive oil, and sour cream into a food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- 5
Assemble the tacos by placing a layer of shredded Monterey Jack cheese onto half of each flour tortilla, topping with a scoop of the beef filling, and folding the tortilla over to close.
- 6
Heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Fry the folded tacos in batches until golden brown and crispy on both sides. Transfer to a wire rack to drain.
- 7
Garnish the crispy tacos with fresh chopped cilantro and serve warm with the avocado sauce.