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Fried Beef Taco

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This unique taco variation features homemade beef and pork meatballs simmered in a rich chipotle tomato sauce. The dish is served in crisp, deep-fried flour tortilla cups for a satisfying and interactive meal. It combines the savory depth of seasoned meatballs with the smoky heat of adobo chilies, all nestled in crunchy tortilla bowls.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Calories: 1126.6
Description
This unique taco variation features homemade beef and pork meatballs simmered in a rich chipotle tomato sauce. The dish is served in crisp, deep-fried flour tortilla cups for a satisfying and interactive meal. It combines the savory depth of seasoned meatballs with the smoky heat of adobo chilies, all nestled in crunchy tortilla bowls.
Ingredients
  • MEATBALLS***
  • Beef -- ground finely
  • Pork -- ground finely
  • Onions -- finely chopped
  • Flour
  • Cilantro -- fresh minced
  • Oregano -- dried
  • Cumin -- ground
  • Beaten
  • Vegetable oil
  • SAUCE***
  • Vegetable oil
  • Chopped
  • Cloves -- chopped
  • Tomato sauce
  • Canned in adobo
  • Sauce, stemmed and
  • Chopped
  • Adobo sauce -- (from chilies)
  • Beef broth
  • TORTILLA CUPS***
  • Tortillas -- (6 inch)
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Chopped lettuce
Directions
  1. 1
    MEATBALLS: Combine all the meatball ingredients, except the oil, and mix well.
  2. 2
    Form into 1 1/2-inch balls.
  3. 3
    Brown the meatballs in the oil, remove, and keep warm.
  4. 4
    SAUCE: To make the sauce, add the oil to the pan and saut the onion and garlic until soft.
  5. 5
    Add the remaining sauce ingredients, bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until the sauce is thickened.
  6. 6
    Place the sauce in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
  7. 7
    Return the sauce to the pan, add the meatballs, and heat through.
  8. 8
    TORTILLA CUPS: To make the tortilla cups, pour the oil to a depth of 3 inches and heat to 375F (191°C).
  9. 9
    Place a tortilla in the oil and let it float for a couple of seconds.
  10. 10
    Press the center into the oil with a can or ladle to form a bowl and fry until crisp, remove, and drain.
  11. 11
    To serve, place the lettuce in each of the tortilla cups, top with the albondigas, and serve

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1126.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 73.9g114%
Saturated Fat 17.0g85%
Cholesterol 159.7mg54%
Sodium 938.8mg40%
Total Carbohydrate 58.5g20%
Dietary Fiber 5.7g23%
Sugars 5.3g
Protein 49.9g100%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: tacos, beef, pork, meatballs, chipotle, adobo, tortilla cups, fried, mexican, dinner, tomato sauce, cumin, oregano, crispy
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