Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
12 unit

corn tortilla

6 tbsp

oil

32 unit

refried beans

1 lb

hamburger

8 unit

cheddar cheese

shredded

0.5 unit

lettuce

shredded

2 unit

tomatoes

diced

Step 1
~3 min

Brown hamburger in a frying pan and drain excess fat.

Key Technique: Frying
Step 2
~3 min

Mix the cooked hamburger with refried beans in the same pan.

Step 3
~3 min

Heat a separate frying pan with 1 tablespoon of oil.

Key Technique: Frying
Step 4
~3 min

Place 2 corn tortillas in the hot pan with oil.

Step 5
~3 min

Spoon a heaping tablespoon of the bean mixture onto one side of each tortilla.

Step 6
~3 min

Fold the tortilla over to enclose the filling.

Step 7
~3 min

Fry the taco on one side for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

Step 8
~3 min

Flip the taco and fry the other side for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

Step 9
~3 min

Repeat the frying process until all 12 tacos are made.

Key Technique: Frying
Step 10
~3 min

Place the cooked tacos on a cookie sheet lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Step 11
~3 min

Top the tacos with diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and shredded cheddar cheese.

Step 12
~3 min

Add taco sauce or hot sauce to taste.

Step 13
~3 min

Optionally, add ketchup and Parmesan cheese for a unique flavor combination.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Warm the tortillas slightly before frying to prevent cracking.

Use a slotted spatula to remove tacos from the oil to drain excess fat.

Experiment with different toppings like sour cream, guacamole, or salsa.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The hamburger and bean mixture can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of Mexican rice and refried beans.

Offer a variety of toppings for guests to customize their tacos.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Mexican Rice
Refried Beans
Guacamole

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Tex-Mex

Cultural Significance

Popularized by Mexican immigrants in the US, adapted to American tastes.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Cinco de Mayo
Family gatherings

Occasion Tags

Family Dinner
Party
Cinco de Mayo

Popularity Score

70/100

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