BEEF PICADILLO PUFFY TACOS
Puffy Tacos: The Pride of San Antonio!
Provided by Superica, Atlanta, GA
Categories Bon Appétit Beef Shank Kid-Friendly Tortillas Small Plates
Yield Serves 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large pot over medium-high and cook onion, potato, carrot, chile, and garlic, stirring occasionally, until onion is golden and soft, 8-10 minutes. Season with salt, add chili powder, and cook, stirring, until chili is fragrant, about 1 minute. Add ground beef and cook, breaking up with the back of a spoon and scraping up any browned bits from pot, until meat is browned, 12-15 minutes. Stir in salsa; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until most of liquid evaporates and beef is tender, 15-20 minutes. Season beef picadillo with salt.
- Meanwhile, pour oil into a medium heavy pot to come 3" up the sides; fit with thermometer. Heat over high until thermometer registers 375°. Holding a tortilla perpendicular to the oil near the edge of the pot, carefully lower into the oil so that the tortilla slides to the bottom (this method will fry and seal both sides of the tortilla, allowing steam to inflate-or "puff"-the tortilla like a balloon). After a few seconds, the puffy tortilla will float to the surface; turn over and push the top edge of a metal spatula (a fish spatula works best) into the center of the tortilla, bending it into a taco shape, and press it below the oil's surface. Hold in place and cook until golden brown and crisp, about 1 minute. Invert taco shell on paper towels to drain. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
- Spoon beef picadillo into shells and top with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
- Do ahead
- Beef picadillo can be made 1 day ahead. Let cool; cover and chill. Reheat before serving.
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Hamdam Madiyarov
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Marvo Official
[email protected]The puffy tacos were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
Divine Ordu
[email protected]The beef picadillo was packed with flavor.
SUDARS Savahir
[email protected]Easy to make and turned out great!
Attu Khan
[email protected]I'll definitely be making these again.
Siviwe Bernard Njikelana
[email protected]These tacos were a hit! The beef picadillo was flavorful and the puffy tacos were the perfect vessel to hold all the goodness.
Mbajito Patrick
[email protected]Delicious! The beef picadillo was flavorful and the puffy tacos were crispy and light. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
junaid abbasi
[email protected]These tacos were amazing! The beef picadillo was so flavorful and the puffy tacos were crispy and light. I will definitely be making these again.
Dymond Shower
[email protected]I love this recipe! The beef picadillo is so flavorful and the puffy tacos are the perfect way to serve it. I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit.
Kimbi Clinton
[email protected]These tacos were easy to make and turned out great! The beef picadillo was flavorful and the puffy tacos were crispy and light. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
alexis ogletree
[email protected]I made these tacos for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor of the beef picadillo and the puffy tacos were a fun and unique way to serve them. I will definitely be making these again.
Nataka Bro
[email protected]These tacos were delicious! The beef picadillo was perfectly seasoned and the puffy tacos were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Kareem Elsabbagh
[email protected]I've never had puffy tacos before, but these were amazing! The beef picadillo filling was so flavorful and the tacos were so light and airy. I will definitely be making these again.
Hena hafca
[email protected]The beef picadillo was easy to make and packed with flavor. I used ground turkey instead of beef and it turned out great. The puffy tacos were also easy to make and they puffed up perfectly.
Delia Herrera
[email protected]These tacos were a hit with my family! The beef picadillo filling was flavorful and juicy, and the puffy tacos were the perfect vessel to hold all the goodness. I will definitely be making these again.