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Homemade Chico's Tacos

45 minServes 4Nutri-Score D€
from @prettylexisss1 import0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • ground beef (for the filling)Meat500 g
  • garlic saltSpices5 g
  • black pepperSpices2 g
  • chicken bouillonPantry8 g
  • frozen french friesFresh800 g
  • lemon pepperSpices3 g
  • paprikaSpices3 g
  • corn tortillasBakery8 pieces
  • jalapeΓ±os (stemmed)Produce2 pieces
  • onion (quartered)Produce1 piece
  • garlic (peeled)Produce3 pieces
  • tomatoesProduce3 pieces
  • tomato saucePantry400 g
  • water (for boiling the vegetables)Other250 ml
  • shredded cheese (shredded)Dairy150 g
  • vegetable oil (for frying)Pantry500 ml

per serving

Nutrition

734kcal

Carbs
53 g
Proteins
33 g
Fat
44 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Saucepan
  • Blender
  • Frying pan
  • Slotted spoon
  • Mixing bowl

step by step

Method

  1. Make the chile sauce

    • Boil the jalapeΓ±os, onion and garlic in water until softened.
    • Add the tomatoes last and boil until they soften.
    • Transfer the vegetables to the blender with the cooking liquid and the tomato sauce, then blend until smooth.
    Step 1

  2. Cook the beef filling

    • Brown the ground beef in a frying pan, breaking it up as it cooks.
    • Season with garlic salt, pepper and chicken bouillon and mix well.
    Step 2

  3. Fry the fries

    • Fry the french fries in hot oil until golden.
    • Remove the fries from the oil and season with lemon pepper and paprika.
    • Return the fries to the hot oil and fry again until extra crispy, then drain.
    Step 3

  4. Warm the tortillas

    • Warm the corn tortillas in the hot oil until soft and pliable, then drain.
    Step 4

  5. Assemble and serve

    • Roll the beef into the tortillas and place them in a bowl.
    • Top with the fries, ladle over the chile sauce and finish with shredded cheese.
    Step 5
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