Description
These Crispy Rolled Chipotle Beef Tacos deliver a spicy, smoky twist on the classic rolled taco. Ground beef is cooked with chipotle peppers and warm spices, then rolled in small corn tortillas and fried until golden and crispy. Perfect for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or main dish, they’re delicious served with sour cream, guacamole, or salsa.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from the can)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 10 small corn tortillas
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Cook the Beef Mixture: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until the beef is browned and the onion is soft, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess grease if needed. Add minced garlic, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2–3 minutes until everything is well combined and heated through. Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheese.
- Prepare the Tortillas and Fill: Warm the corn tortillas in a damp paper towel in the microwave or on a skillet until pliable. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the beef mixture down the center of each tortilla, then roll tightly. Secure with a toothpick if necessary to keep them rolled.
- Fry the Rolled Tacos: Heat 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully place the tacos seam-side down into the skillet. Fry for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Transfer the fried tacos to a paper towel–lined plate to drain excess oil. Remove toothpicks before serving.
Notes
- Serve with sour cream, guacamole, salsa, or a drizzle of lime crema for extra flavor.
- To make these tacos in the oven or air fryer, lightly spray the rolled tacos with oil and bake at 425°F or air fry at 400°F for 10–12 minutes, turning once halfway through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
