Beef Volcanes
Crispy masa cups filled with spiced ground beef and melted cheese, topped with a molten cheese center. Ready in 25 minutes with minimal mess.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 22g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Mix masa harina and warm water until a soft dough forms, like playdough. Let rest 5 minutes.
Step 2
Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high, breaking up with a spoon, until no pink remains, ~6 minutes.
Step 3
Stir cumin and minced jalapeño into beef, cook 1 minute until fragrant. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 4
Heat oil in a tall heavy pot or wok to 350°F. Pinch off a golf-ball-sized piece of masa dough.
Step 5
Gently press dough into a thin cup shape around your finger, carefully lower into hot oil, fry 90 seconds per side until golden.
Step 6
Remove cooked masa cup with a slotted spoon, fill with spiced beef, top with cheese, and serve immediately while still crispy.
Tools you’ll need
- large mixing bowl
- 12-inch skillet
- tall heavy pot or wok
- instant-read thermometer
- slotted spoon
- wooden spoon
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