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Tacos Ahogados: Dive into Flavor with Drowned Crunchy Tacos

Tacos Ahogados: Dive into Flavor with Drowned Crunchy Tacos

Tacos Ahogados offers a unique taste of Mexican cuisine with crunchy tacos drenched in rich sauce.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course lunch
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 tacos
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • skillet
  • blender
  • Saucepan
  • deep pan

Ingredients
  

For the Filling

  • 1 lb Ground Beef or Shredded Cooked Beef
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder feel free to use fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin optional
  • 12 oz Corn Tortillas sturdy tortillas recommended

For Frying

  • 2 cups Vegetable Oil for frying

For the Sauce

  • 4 medium Roma Tomatoes canned tomatoes are a good alternative
  • 4 ea Dried Guajillo Chiles substitute with another mild dried chile if needed
  • 2 ea Dried Chile de Árbol optional
  • 3 cloves Garlic Cloves or use garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano preferably Mexican oregano
  • 2 cups Chicken or Beef Broth substitute with vegetable broth for vegetarian
  • 2 tablespoon Vinegar white or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar optional to balance acidity

Garnishes

  • 1 medium Chopped White Onion sprinkle generously
  • ¼ cup Fresh Cilantro for garnishing
  • 2 ea Lime Wedges serve alongside

Instructions
 

Main Instructions

  • Prepare Filling: Season the ground beef with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cumin. Cook in a skillet over medium heat until browned, about 7-10 minutes. Set aside to keep it warm.
  • Warm Tortillas: Lightly warm the corn tortillas on a dry skillet or in the microwave until pliable.
  • Fry Tacos: Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry the filled tacos for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
  • Make Sauce: In a blender, combine roasted Roma tomatoes, dried guajillo chiles, garlic, oregano, and broth. Blend until smooth, then pour into a saucepan.
  • Simmer Sauce: Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Add vinegar, salt, and optional sugar to balance flavors. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
  • Serve: Arrange the crispy tacos in bowls, ladle the warm sauce generously over each taco, and garnish with chopped onion and fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

Notes

For added crunch, optionally top with sliced radishes or shredded cabbage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Crunchy Tacos, Delicious Tacos, Drowned Tacos, Flavorful Tacos, Mexican Cuisine, Tacos Ahogados
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