Crispy Tacos (Tacos Dorados)

Name: Crispy Tacos (Tacos Dorados)
Cuisine: Latin America & Caribbean, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon, water; 1/4 teaspoon, baking soda; 12 ounces 90 percent lean, ground beef; 7 tablespoons, vegetable oil; 1 , onion, chopped fine; 1 1/2 tablespoons, chili powder; 1 1/2 tablespoons, paprika; 1 1/2 teaspoons, ground cumin; 1 1/2 teaspoons, garlic powder; , Salt; 2 tablespoons, tomato paste; 2 ounces, cheddar cheese, shredded (1/2 cup), plus extra for serving; 12 (6-inch), corn tortillas; Shredded, iceberg lettuce; Chopped, tomato; , Sour cream; , pickled jalapeño slices; , Hot sauce

Main Courses
Latin America & Caribbean
Mexican
Meat
Beef

By Annie Petito ･ Appears in Cook's Illustrated July/August 2018, America's Test Kitchen TV

The hard-shell taco has been an American staple for more than half a century. The original, ultracrispy version is on a whole other level.

SERVES 4

TIME 1¾ hours

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