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

Ingredients

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.