Crispitos

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Crispitos are a stuffed tortilla with seasoned ground beef and cheese, fried to perfection. Tex-Mex at its finest! Serve with salsa con queso.

By
Roscoe Hall
Roscoe Hall
Roscoe Hall
Roscoe Hall is not only a hilarious and unique chef, but also an accomplished artist who works in a variety of media. He is more widely recognized for competing on season 18 of Top Chef.
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Updated on September 18, 2024
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Broken apart crispito over a stack of crispitos with cheese sauce for dipping
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
10
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • 1 quart vegetable oil, divided, for frying

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 pound ground beef

  • 1 packet taco seasoning

  • 10 flour tortillas

  • 1/4 cup salsa con queso, divided, or to taste (optional)

  • 2 cups grated Cheddar cheese

  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil to a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes. Add beef and taco seasoning and cook until beef is brown and crumbly, about 5 minutes. Drain extra liquid from skillet.

  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over low heat.

  3. Meanwhile, spread a teaspoon of queso sauce onto a tortilla as "glue". Add 1/4 cup browned beef in the center and top with 2 tablespoons cheese. Roll up tortilla and secure roll with a toothpick. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

  4. Carefully place rolled up tortillas into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.

  5. Transfer to a wire rack with a slotted spoon. Serve with salsa con questo and enjoy!

    Broken apart crispito over a stack of crispitos with cheese sauce for dipping

    Roscoe Hall

Nutritional Information

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.