Best Easy Crispy Taco Turnovers Recipes

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GRANDS!™ EASY TACO MELTS



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A tender, flaky biscuit wraps around your favorite taco fillings in an easy, flavor-packed hot sandwich.

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix
2/3 cup water
1 1/2 cups Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
1 can (16.3 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Southern Homestyle Buttermilk Biscuits (8 Count)
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese or Mexican cheese blend (2 oz)
1 cup sour cream, if desired

Steps:

  • In medium saucepan, cook beef, drain. Add taco seasoning mix, water and 1/2 cup of the salsa until thickened.
  • Press each biscuit into 6-inch round. Spoon 1/3 cup meat mixture and 1 tablespoon cheese onto center of each round. Fold dough in half over filling; press to seal. Place on greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 375°F 9 to 14 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with remaining salsa and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 1050 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

CLASSIC HARD SHELL TACOS



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These crunchy hard shell tacos are a Tex-Mex classic filled with ground beef, cheese and more! Homemade yet still as delicious as the fast-food version.

Provided by Isabel Eats

Categories     Main

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, (diced)
1 pound lean ground beef
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 cup water
12 -14 hard taco shells
2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
shredded lettuce
diced tomatoes
sour cream
salsa

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika and dried oregano. Set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add onions and saute for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.
  • Add ground beef and break up into smaller chunks using a wooden spoon. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is completely browned, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Add small bowl of taco seasoning and tomato paste. Mix thoroughly until tomato paste is completely combined with all the meat.
  • Add water, mix to combine and remove the taco meat from the heat.
  • Heat up hard taco shells according to package instructions.
  • Divide meat mixture into taco shells and top with shredded cheese, lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream and salsa. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 tacos, Calories 335 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 707 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g

CRISPY FRIED TACOS



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My mother has been making these for more than 30 years. Frying the tacos makes them extra crispy and delicious. Our five grown sons request these whenever they visit.-Catherine Gibbs, Gambrills, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 12 tacos.

Number Of Ingredients 13

SALSA:
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (4 ounces) sliced jalapeno peppers
1 small onion, quartered
1 teaspoon garlic salt
TACOS:
1 pound ground beef
1/2 teaspoon salt
12 corn tortillas (6 inches)
1/2 cup canola oil
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 cups shredded lettuce

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine the salsa ingredients; cover and pulse until salsa reaches desired consistency. Transfer to a large bowl; cover and refrigerate., In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Sprinkle with salt. Meanwhile, in another large skillet, fry tortillas in oil in batches just until crisp; drain on paper towels., Fill tortillas with beef; sprinkle with cheese. Fold in half. Serve with lettuce and salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 546mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

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