Fried Taco Roll Ups: Crispy, Cheesy, and Irresistibly Delicious
Crispy golden flour tortillas filled with seasoned ground beef and melted Mexican blend cheese, fried to perfection. A bold, flavorful, and shareable snack or main dish.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 550kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning (non-alcoholic)
- Water as directed on taco seasoning packet
- 8 oz Mexican blend shredded cheese
- 10 small flour tortillas
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, add ground beef. Brown it while draining excess fat.
- Add Seasoning: Sprinkle taco seasoning and add water per packet instructions. Simmer until thickened.
- Prepare Tortillas: Lay tortillas flat and spoon seasoned beef down the center.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle generous cheese over the beef.
- Roll Them Up: Tightly roll each tortilla; tuck edges to seal.
- Heat Oil: In a skillet, heat 1-inch-deep oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry Roll Ups: Fry batches of roll ups seam-side down until golden (2-3 minutes per side).
- Drain and Serve: Place on paper towels to drain. Serve warm with sides.
Notes
Don’t overfill to ensure proper frying.
Use a meat thermometer to verify beef doneness (internal temperature of 160°F/71°C).
For cleaner results, use a cooling rack to drain oil after frying.
Use a meat thermometer to verify beef doneness (internal temperature of 160°F/71°C).
For cleaner results, use a cooling rack to drain oil after frying.