Crispitos are a stuffed tortilla with seasoned ground beef and cheese, fried to perfection. Tex-Mex at its finest! Serve with salsa con queso.
Preparation Details
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
Steps
- 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!