Have a craving for your favorite fast food taco but want to try it at home? This homemade Doritos Locos Taco recipe is perfect for you. Ground Doritos make a perfect cheesy taco shell, while the well-seasoned meat mixture closely replicates the original. Serve this up for a few guests and see if they think homemade is better than fast food.
Provided by Katie Aubin
Categories Lunch
Time 40m
Yield 12 tacos
Number Of Ingredients 30
Steps:
- Make the taco shells: Add the Doritos, flour, masa harina, nacho cheese powder, salt, and baking powder to a food processor. Process until the Doritos are broken down into fine crumbs. With the processor running, slowly pour in the melted lard and water. Continue processing until the dough comes together in a ball.
- Transfer the dough to a piece of plastic wrap. Shape into a disc, wrap tightly, then refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease 2-3 baking sheets with nonstick spray.
- Working with one dough ball at a time (keep the rest covered so they don't dry out), place between 2 sheets of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Use a heavy skillet to press down evenly into a thin tortilla.
- Transfer the tortilla to the griddle and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until lightly browned.
- Transfer the cooked tortilla to a large bowl lined with a kitchen towel and cover to keep warm while you cook the rest of the tortillas. The steam will help keep them moist and soft.
- Arrange the tortillas in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 3 minutes, until crisp. While still hot, carefully fold the tortillas into taco holders to set the shell shape. Dust with more nacho cheese powder. Let cool while you make the filling.
- Add the onion and garlic to a food processor and drizzle with oil. Pulse until finely minced, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Transfer the onion mixture to a large pan and sweat over medium-low heat until soft and translucent, 5- 7 minutes.
- Add the ground beef, cumin, coriander, cayenne, garlic powder, granulated onion, paprika, chili powder, beef bouillon, MSG, sugar, and salt. Stir well to combine. Increase the heat to high and use a masher or whisk to break the meat into small pieces. Cook until the beef is golden brown and caramelized, about 5 minutes.
- Deglaze the pan with ½ cup of water, stirring to scrape up any browned bits. 12. Continue cooking for about 10 minutes, until the liquid reduces.
- In a liquid measuring cup or medium bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and remaining 1½ cups water. Add to the beef mixture and bring to a simmer. Cook until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to purée about a quarter of the meat in the pan, then stir everything together.
- To assemble, spoon the meat mixture into the taco shells. Top with sour cream, shredded lettuce, cheese, and diced tomatoes.
- Serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 451 calories, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 15 grams, Sugar 1 gram
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Nigatu Desha
[email protected]I'm allergic to Doritos, so I can't try this recipe. But it looks delicious!
Peter Mwakio
[email protected]I'm not sure about this recipe. It seems like it would be too messy to eat.
Estefania Rincon
[email protected]These tacos look amazing! I'm definitely going to have to try this recipe.
yonatan elias
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Doritos, but I'm willing to give this recipe a try. It sounds like it could be really good.
Esther Davila
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe! I love Doritos and I love tacos, so this seems like the perfect combination.
Danyal umar
[email protected]I love the idea of using Doritos as a taco shell! It's a fun and creative way to switch up your taco night.
Me Akbar Gazi
[email protected]I've made these tacos several times now, and they're always a hit with my friends and family. They're so easy to make and they taste delicious.
mabee
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my tacos didn't turn out as crispy as I would have liked. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Aja lamin Conteh
[email protected]These tacos were a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved them. He said they were the best tacos he's ever had.
Anna Lankah
[email protected]I was skeptical about this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The tacos were delicious! The Doritos crust was crispy and flavorful, and the filling was cheesy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Alex On60fps
[email protected]These tacos were amazing! The Doritos crust was so crispy and flavorful, and the filling was perfectly seasoned. I will definitely be making these again and again.
M. Muiz Zulfiqar sadique
[email protected]I tried this recipe and it turned out great! The tacos were easy to make and tasted just like the ones from Taco Bell. I will definitely be making these again.
Bianka Kaso
[email protected]These Doritos Locos Tacos were a hit with my family! The tacos were crispy and flavorful, and the filling was cheesy and delicious. I especially liked the addition of the Doritos, which added a nice crunch and extra flavor. We will definitely be maki