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    Photo by: Lucas Zarebinski | Recipe by Armando Araiza
    Grandpa's Famous Crispy Beef Tacos-
    4 Servings | Prep 10 min | Cook 30 min
    Ingredients
    * 1 large baking potato, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks ... more 
    Photo by: Lucas Zarebinski | Recipe by Armando Araiza
    Grandpa's Famous Crispy Beef Tacos-
    4 Servings | Prep 10 min | Cook 30 min
    Ingredients
    * 1 large baking potato, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
    * 1 pound ground beef
    * Salt and pepper
    * Ten 6-inch corn tortillas
    * Corn oil, for frying
    * 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
    * 1 cup chopped tomatoes
    * 1 cup guacamole
    * 1 cup tomato salsa
    * 1/2 cup sour cream

    Directions:
    1. Preheat the oven to 350°. Place the potato in a saucepan and add enough water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat and simmer until very tender, about 10 minutes; drain.
    2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef over medium heat, breaking up the meat, until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the beef to a bowl. Add the potato, mashing slightly and stirring to combine; season with salt and pepper.
    3. Wrap the tortillas in damp paper towels, then in foil. Place in the oven until warm, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in another large skillet, heat enough oil to reach a depth of 1/2 inch over medium-high heat. Working in batches, and keeping the rest of the tortillas wrapped, place about 1/3 cup of the beef mixture on one side of the tortilla and fold into a half-moon. Place in the skillet and fry, turning once and gently pressing the tortilla to ensure that the taco holds its shape, until golden, about 5 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Gently crack open each taco and fill with the lettuce, tomatoes less 
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