Crispy Fried Ground Beef Tacos

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 0.33 cups onion
• 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 0.67 cups water
• 0.5 cups oil
• 12 corns tortillas
• 8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese , shredded
• lettuce , salsa, sour cream, and cilantro for topping

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and cook, breaking up clumps with a spatula, until fat renders out and beef begins to brown, about 4 minutes. Add onion and cook, stirring constantly until onion is softened and beef is crumbly, about 4 minutes. Drain fat if desired.

2. 2

   Add desired amount of taco seasoning and cook for 1 minute. Add in tomato paste and water and cook, using a spoon to loosen any browned bits from the pan, and stir until well combined. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Heat 1/4 cup oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully place tortilla in hot oil until it begins to bubble and brown. Flip tortilla and top with 2 tablespoons shredded cheese all over. Next, add about 1/4 cup ground beef mixture on half of the tortilla. Using tongs and a spatula, carefully fold tortilla in half and cook until well browned on both sides. Drain well on paper towels. Repeat with remaining oil, tortillas, taco meat and cheese.

4. 4

   Carefully open and fill tacos as desired. Serve immediately.