PUFFY TACOS SAN ANTONIO STYLE!! STEP BY STEP ❤

Ingredients

• 2 cups masa harina

• 1 1/4 cups warm water

• 1/2 tsp salt

• Oil for frying

• 1 lb ground beef (or your preferred protein)

• 1 small onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp chili powder

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1/2 tsp paprika

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp pepper

• Shredded lettuce

• Diced tomatoes

• Shredded cheese

• Salsa or hot sauce (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the dough:
   Mix masa harina, salt, and warm water until a soft dough forms. Rest for 10 minutes.

2. Shape the shells:
   Divide dough into small balls and press into thick tortillas (slightly thicker than regular).

3. Fry the tortillas:
   Heat oil. Fry each tortilla until it puffs. Use tongs to fold into a taco shape and fry until golden. Drain on paper towels.

4. Cook the filling:
   In a skillet, cook ground beef with onion and garlic until browned.
   Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well and simmer for 3–4 minutes.

5. Assemble:
   Fill each puffy taco shell with beef.
   Add lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and salsa as desired.

   

Notes / Tips

• Dough must rest so the shells puff properly.

• Oil needs to be hot enough to make the tortillas expand.

• You can substitute chicken, beans, or shrimp for the filling.