Dad’s Tacos

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My Dad has been making these awesome tacos since I was a little girl. They are simple yet so delicious. These tacos have been a family favorite for years!

Dad's tacos are ground beef, onion and cheese whiz wrapped up in a crunchy corn tortilla. Life-in-the-Lofthouse.comI believe these are thee greatest tacos in all the land! Seriously. These are called Dad’s Tacos and they are my favorite! My Dad has been making these since I was a little girl. They are so delicious, and so easy to make. The special ingredient that really makes these tacos so great is Cheese Whiz! Yes, I said Cheese Whiz! It is essential when making these bad boys. 🙂

Sometimes when Dad would make these we would have taco-eating contests to see who could eat the most. I think it was always a pretty close race between myself and my step-brother Brad. I think the most I ever ate was like 6 or 7 at one time (GASP!) ha! I would be so full I couldn’t breathe.

I was always so excited when Dad would make these tacos for us, and now as an adult, I make them for my family too. 🙂

Dad’s Tacos

Prep Time 30 minutes
Servings 10 tacos

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 jar Cheese Whiz
  • 1 package (10 count) small corn tortillas
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Taco toppings (lettuce, salsa, sour cream, etc.)

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a small skillet or deep fryer on medium-low heat. I usually use a small skillet and fill it halfway with oil. (You don't need a lot of oil for these. Maybe 1 to 1 ½ cups at most.)
  • Cook and crumble the ground beef and onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once beef is browned, drain grease.
  • Fry the tortillas in the oil, about 30 seconds on each side.
  • Lay the fried tortillas onto a plate with paper towels to soak up the grease.
  • Spread some Cheese Whiz (however much you like) onto the tortilla and then top with the ground beef and all your favorite taco toppings!

Notes

Yields: 10 small tacos
Dad's tacos are ground beef, onion and cheese whiz wrapped up in a crunchy corn tortilla. Life-in-the-Lofthouse.com
Dad's tacos are ground beef, onion and cheese whiz wrapped up in a crunchy corn tortilla. Life-in-the-Lofthouse.com
Dad's tacos are ground beef, onion and cheese whiz wrapped up in a crunchy corn tortilla. Life-in-the-Lofthouse.com
Dad's tacos are ground beef, onion and cheese whiz wrapped up in a crunchy corn tortilla. Life-in-the-Lofthouse.com
Dad's tacos are ground beef, onion and cheese whiz wrapped up in a crunchy corn tortilla. Life-in-the-Lofthouse.com
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6 thoughts on “Dad’s Tacos

  1. When the secret ingredient is Cheez Whiz….YES!! These were fabulous! Served with your Mexican Rice and my family has proclaimed it a “repeat meal”! Hard to come by around these neck of the woods! I am so glad I stumbled across your blog! xo

  2. They were delicious – but I’m not very good at frying things, so the tacos didn’t turn out quite right. I don’t think I have “dad’s” special touch! 🙂

    But honestly, who doesn’t loved fried food. You’d be lying if you said you didn’t.

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