Crispy fried Tacos OR Tacos Dorados

Dib's's Note:

Tijuana or San Diego-I hunt these down when I'm there. Crunchy yummy!

• Total Time: 26 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 6 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 2-4

Yield: 12.0 Tacos D ...

• 1 large tomato , roasted,peeled and chopped
• 1 small onion , chopped fine
• 1 clove garlic , minced
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 ½ lbs cooked chicken breasts or 1 ½ lbs cooked beef or 1 ½ lbs cooked pork , shredded
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 12 corn tortillas , slightly warmed for easy rolling
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons milk
• ½ cup sour cream , thined with the milk
• 1 ½ cups guacamole
• shredded queso fresco or shredded farmer cheese
• ½-1 cup salsa
• cilantro

Directions:

1. Puree the tomato, onion and garlic in a food processor.
2. Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat.
3. Cook tomato filling until thick and reduced-around 5 minutes.
4. Add the meat of choice and mix well.
5. Remove from heat and season with salt.
6. Heat the tortillas and place an equal amount of filling on each.
7. Roll and secure with toothpicks OR assemble all and chill seam side down.
8. Heat the oil over medium high heat and when hot begin frying tacos 4 at a time until golden on all sides.
9. If you are not using the toothpicks-I dont-place seam side down in the hot oil first.
10. Remove and drain-repeat and keep warm in the oven until done.
11. When done place 3 on each plate and top with Guacamole, cream and salsa.
12. Garnish with Cilantro and cheese.
13. Serve with refried beans and Cactus Salad!

Reviews

[Elizabeth Fullerton]

These were very good! Kind of like a chimichanga but not so big. They weren't too difficult to make either. I had to use the toothpicks, that frying part is a little tricky.

[SaraFish]

Delicious! And easier than it sounds. I used beef and they were yummy! Here in San Diego, we call these taquitos or rolled tacos. Thanks for teaching me how to make them at home!

[Lightly Toasted]

These were yummy. A bit on the bland side for my spice-loving family. But I loved the thought of the tomatoes, garlic and onion. Next time, I'll add some cumin or chili powder to kick it up a bit.