Description
Malo’s Beef and Pickle Tacos are a flavorful and hearty twist on traditional tacos, combining spiced ground beef with tender boiled potatoes, crispy fried corn tortillas, tangy kosher dill pickles, sharp cheddar cheese, and a splash of hot sauce for a balanced and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Potato Mixture
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3-4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large boiled russet potato, peel left on, sliced
- 1 heaping teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 heaping teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 heaping teaspoon dry oregano
- 2 tablespoons paprika (smoky paprika preferred)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Other Ingredients
- Corn tortillas
- Canola oil for frying tortillas
- Kosher dill pickle slices
- Finely grated cheddar cheese
- Hot sauce
Instructions
- Brown the beef: In a medium sauté pan over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté the ground beef until browned through, breaking it up with a spoon or spatula for even cooking.
- Add spices: Stir in garlic powder, ground cumin, dry oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook the spiced beef mixture for 3 more minutes, ensuring the beef is fully cooked.
- Incorporate potatoes: Add sliced boiled potatoes to the pan and toss everything together to combine well. Remove the mixture from heat and transfer it to a bowl. Clean the sauté pan for frying tortillas.
- Fry the tortillas: Add a few tablespoons of canola oil to the sauté pan and heat over medium heat until hot. Fry each corn tortilla until crisp and lightly golden on both sides, then drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Assemble tacos: Spoon the beef and potato mixture onto the fried tortillas. Top with kosher dill pickle slices, grated cheddar cheese, and a drizzle of hot sauce.
- Serve: Fold the tacos and enjoy immediately while warm and crispy.
Notes
- Boiling the potato before slicing ensures they cook evenly and stay tender when mixed with the beef.
- Using smoky paprika adds a deep, smoky flavor, but regular paprika can be substituted if unavailable.
- Frying the tortillas makes them crisp and holds up well under the beef and toppings.
- Adjust hot sauce quantity to your preferred spice level.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
