Cheesy Beef Volcanes
Crispy fried tortilla shells stuffed with seasoned ground beef and melted cheese, then finished with a spicy kick. A TikTok-worthy Mexican favorite that looks harder than it tastes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 22g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it apart with a spoon until no pink remains, ~5 minutes. Drain excess fat and season with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (or until a tortilla sizzles immediately when touched to it), ~3 minutes.
Step 3
Carefully fry each tortilla until the edges curl and turn golden, ~90 seconds per side. Remove and drain on a paper towel.
Step 4
Fill each crispy tortilla shell with a spoonful of beef, a pinch of onion, a slice of jalapeño, then a handful of cheese on top.
Step 5
Return filled shells to the skillet, cheese-side up, and fry until the cheese melts and the bottom crisps, ~2 minutes.
Step 6
Transfer to a plate and serve immediately with lime or salsa.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- spoon for stirring
- paper towels
- deep frying thermometer (optional but helpful)
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