Crispy Arizona-Style Fried Beef Tacos
Crispy Arizona-Style Fried Beef Tacos feature a shatteringly crisp tortilla wrapped around juicy, well-seasoned ground sirloin. Pressing the meat onto the tortilla before frying creates deep, savory browned bits and a satisfying crunch. Serve hot with onion, cilantro, lime, and salsa for a weeknight dinner or a game-day spread that brings bold flavor and texture.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Arizona-Style Fried Beef Tacos, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 22
- Heart Health
- 47
- Metabolic
- 37
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Place 8 tortillas flat on a work surface.
- 3
Mix beef, taco seasoning, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl.
- 4
Spread 1/4 cup of the beef mixture onto one half of each tortilla.
- 5
Heat 1/4 inch of oil in a high-sided skillet over medium heat until it shimmers. Working in batches, carefully lay one taco at a time, flat, into the hot oil.
- 6
Using tongs to hold the empty side of the tortilla, fold it over the beef filling once the shell softens, about 5 seconds.
- 7
Cook, turning once, until the shell is golden brown and the beef is no longer pink in the center, 30 seconds to 1 minute per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
- 8
Move tacos to a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- 9
Serve right away topped with onion and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges, salsa, and hot sauce.
- Calories 683.5 kcal High 34%
- Protein 30.08 g Good Source 60%
- Carbohydrate 38.8 g 14%
- Total Fat 46.16 g High 59%
- Saturated Fat 9.16 g High 46%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 77.64 mg High 26%
- Sodium 1072.41 mg High 47%
- Dietary Fiber 4.94 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 6.42 g --
- Added Sugars 3.21 g Moderate 6%
- Calcium 81.11 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 4.26 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 790.0 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 172.53 mcg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin C 21.35 mg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Crispy Arizona Style Fried Beef Tacos is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Corn Tortilla, Fresh Cilantro, Ground Sirloin, and Lime. Each serving provides about 683.5 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Arizona-Style Fried Beef Tacos made of?
- The main ingredients are Corn Tortilla, Fresh Cilantro, Ground Sirloin, Lime, Salsa. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Arizona-Style Fried Beef Tacos?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 683.5 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Arizona-Style Fried Beef Tacos easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Crispy Arizona-Style Fried Beef Tacos healthy?
- Crispy Arizona-Style Fried Beef Tacos has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 683.5 calories and 30.08 g of protein, or 60% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1072.41 mg (47% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 9.16 g (46% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.21 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Gluten, Corn and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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