Crispitos are a stuffed tortilla with seasoned ground beef and cheese, fried to perfection. Tex-Mex at its finest! Serve with salsa con queso.
Prep Time::10 mins
Cook Time::45 mins
Total Time::50 mins
Servings::10
Ingredients
1 quart vegetable oil, divided, for frying
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pound ground beef
1 packet taco seasoning
10 flour tortillas
1/4 cup salsa con queso, divided, or to taste (optional)
2 cups grated Cheddar cheese
toothpicks
Directions
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil to a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes. Add beef and taco seasoning and cook until beef is brown and crumbly, about 5 minutes. Drain extra liquid from skillet.
Heat oil in a large skillet over low heat.
Meanwhile, spread a teaspoon of queso sauce onto a tortilla as "glue". Add 1/4 cup browned beef in the center and top with 2 tablespoons cheese. Roll up tortilla and secure roll with a toothpick. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
Carefully place rolled up tortillas into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
Transfer to a wire rack with a slotted spoon. Serve with salsa con questo and enjoy!
Roscoe Hall
Nutritional Information
We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.