Saturday, May 18, 2013

Homemade Fried Tacos (Jack in the Box Tacos)

These aren't healthy.  And neither are the Jack in the Box 'real' versions.  I've made these twice in the past 6 plus months.    In fact, before I even tasted a Jack's taco I was eating these Mexican side of the family's tacos.  
They're easy and minimal ingredients too.  
Jack in the Box Tacos
Here's how I watched them being prepared as a young girl~

Ingredients~
I dozen corn tortillas 
1 pound ground beef
chopped onion
seasoning 
oil for frying
Six American Cheese slices cut in half diagonally
Taco Sauce or fresh salsa
Sour Cream

Crumble up meat...
Jack in the Box Tacos
...and chop up some onion.
Jack in the Box Tacos
Add onion and season meat with your choice of seasonings.  
I use Lawry's and other seasonings I have on hand.  
Jack in the Box Tacos
Jack in the Box Tacos
Divide meat into 12 balls of (attempted) equal proportions.  Spread meat on one half of  tortilla pressing to the edges.
Jack in the Box Tacos
Heat oil to medium hight and place tacos flat in oil for a few seconds.  When the tortilla softens up, fold the tortilla and hold it in place until it stays.  
Jack in the Box Tacos
Fry till golden brown and meat is finished.  I don't have cooling tray so I used my bundt pan lined in napkins to drain the grease.  
Jack in the Box Tacos
Add a slice of American Cheese to each taco.
Jack in the Box Tacos
Put some taco sauce in each taco. Homemade salsa is way better!  ;)   Hubby and I prefer it on the side.
Add some sour cream if you like!    
Jack in the Box Tacos

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6 comments:

  1. Oh my goodness! Your recipes always make me hungry! I am such a Mexican food lover...it's my favorite! I will absolutely be trying these soon! I just had Mexican food for lunch today at Pepper's! Yummy...:) Thanks so much for sharing this one!

    Blessings, Vicky
    Life On Willie Mae Lane

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    1. This one's real fattening! ;)

      I've been craving Mexican food lately and maybe will make some Chili Colorado for burritos. What's your fave dish?

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  2. Yum! How long do you have to cook them for the meat to be good and done?

    Judy

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    1. You can pull it out of the oil and check the doneness of the meat. If you fry the shells till they are good and crispy the inside usually takes care of itself. But I wouldn't undercook the shells 'soft'.

      Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment!

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  3. I have never heard of these before but they sure look and sound yummy! Looks pretty easy too which is my kind of recipe. Thanks for linking up to Making Your Home Sing Monday!

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