Puffy Tacos
Servings: 15 Tacos
Cost: $20
Ingredients
- For the filling:
- 4 cups shredded chicken
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 can of corn drained (I use Mexicorn)
- 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilis drained
- 1/2 bag of frozen green and red peppers
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 1/2 cups Mexican cheese blend shredded
- For the shells:
- 10-12 corn tortillas look for “masa” in the ingredient list
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°
- Mix all of the veggies in a large bowl. Just put them into your bowl and give them a couple of good stirs so that they are mixed together nicely.
- Mix your spices together in a small bowl.
- Now lightly grease your casserole dish. (I spray mine with Pam). Spread the shredded chicken evenly along the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle the spice mixture over the chicken.
- Next, layer the veggie mixture evenly on top of the chicken.
- Finally, top with cheese.
- Place your casserole in the oven and cook for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the filling is heated through.
- When you are nearing the end of the cook time for the filling, fill a pot or Dutch oven with a couple inches of oil. I use canola oil. Let that heat up over high heat. You’ll know the oil is hot enough when you sprinkle a few drops of water into it and it pops immediately.
- When the oil is ready place one tortilla in the oil using tongs. You will see bubbles starting to puff up on the shell after about 10 seconds.
- When you see that, use your tongs to carefully grab one side of the tortilla and fold it over into a taco shell shape. Using the tongs hold the 2 sides open a little bit. That’s where you’re going to put the filling! Hold it on that side for about 10 seconds, flip it over and hold it there for 10 more seconds. Right before I take mine out of the oil, I use the tongs to submerge the whole tortilla under the oil for a few seconds. Remove the tortilla and place it on paper towels to absorb the oil.
Notes
Masa is they key. Masa makes the tortillas puff. If you want to make your own tortillas make sure you use masa harina! If you buy corn tortillas just check the ingredient list and look for masa.