Queso Fresco Tacos
User Reviews
2.6
14 reviews
Average
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Queso Fresco Tacos
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Crispy, fried tortillas filled with warm Mexican cheese are topped with a refreshing cabbage slaw, perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
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Ingredients
For the Cabbage Slaw
- ¼ cabbage green, whole head
- ¼ onion finely chopped
- 4 chilies in vinegar from a can, finely chopped
- chilies in vinegar liquid from the can
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon oregano
For the Tacos
- 2 lbs. corn tortillas
- ¾ lb. queso fresco Mexican fresh cheese, crumbled
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
Make the Cabbage Slaw
- Thinly slice the cabbage and place into a large mixing bowl.
- Then add the chilies, oregano, salt and liquid from the chilies.
- Mix until well combined and set aside.
Make the Tacos
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. You should have just enough oil to cover a tortilla.
- Carefully place the tortilla in the hot oil and fry for five seconds.
- Using kitchen tongs, flip the tortilla.
- Immediately add the fresh cheese while the tortilla is in the oil.
- Using kitchen tongs and a spatula, carefully fold the taco in half and fry for 10-15 more seconds.
- Flip over one more time without letting the taco get too brown.
Drain the Tacos
- Using kitchen tongs, remove the taco from the oil and let the excess oil drip off.
- Place tacos on a paper towel to drain.
Serve and Enjoy!
- Place the heated tacos on a serving plate.
- Top with the cabbage slaw.
- Enjoy your queso fresco tacos!
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