| Level: | Intermediate |
| Total: | 45 min |
| Active: | 35 min |
| Yield: | 6 tacos |
Ingredients
- Neutral oil, for frying
- One 16.3-ounce can big flaky biscuits (6 total)
- Kosher salt, for sprinkling
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Mexican oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for sprinkling
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup lager beer
- 8 ounces shredded orange Cheddar
- 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce (1/4 head)
- 1 cup pitted black olives, halved
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, quartered
- 1 bunch scallions, chopped
- Sour cream and hot sauce, for garnish
Instructions
- For the fried taco shells: Add about 1/2 inch oil to a medium high-sided pot. Heat to 350 degrees F.
- Meanwhile, roll each biscuit into a 6-inch circle. Working in batches, fry the biscuits until golden brown, about 1 minute per side. Remove to a paper towel-lined sheet tray. Sprinkle with salt.
- For the filling: Add the oil to a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking up with a spoon, 5 to 6 minutes. Meanwhile, mix together the taco seasoning in a small bowl: chili, garlic, and onion powders, Mexican oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Add to the beef, along with the beer. Continue cooking until the beef is no longer pink and the sauce has thickened slightly, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Assembly: Place a fried biscuit on a plate. Top with a scoop of filling followed by the cheese, lettuce, olives, tomatoes and scallions. Finish with a dollop of sour cream and a dash of hot sauce. Repeat to make 5 more tacos.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 6 servings |
| Calories | 1099 |
| Total Fat | 91 g |
| Saturated Fat | 20 g |
| Carbohydrates | 42 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Protein | 29 g |
| Cholesterol | 95 mg |
| Sodium | 970 mg |
Reviews
One of the best taco seasonings I’ve tried! These were delicious
Molly added juice and zest of lime to taco mixture.
Love this recipe. Liked the way the meat was seasoned. The fried biscuits were delicious. Will be making again!
Delicious
I love Molly’s recipes but the fried dough seemed greasy to me. My husband liked them and I liked the topping so I gave it a 4 star rating. I need to find a different bottom for next time.
So tasty and fun!
My kids loved these! Simple dinner and fun. I used the left over fried biscuits for strawberries and whip cream. Delicious!
The meat mixture is delicious!
We enjoyed it very much. I plan to make again.
Kid and hubby approved! Definitely needed to eat yours in private Molly