Crispy fried Tacos OR Tacos Dorados

Ingredients

• 1 large tomato, roasted,peeled and chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped fine
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 lbs cooked chicken breasts or cooked beef or cooked pork, shredded
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 12 corn tortillas, slightly warmed for easy rolling
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons milk
• 1/2 cup sour cream, thined with the milk
• 1 1/2 cups guacamole
• shredded queso fresco or shredded farmer cheese
• 1/2-1 cup salsa
• cilantro

Directions

1. 1

   Puree the tomato, onion and garlic in a food processor.

2. 2

   Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat.

3. 3

   Cook tomato filling until thick and reduced-around 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the meat of choice and mix well.

5. 5

   Remove from heat and season with salt.

6. 6

   Heat the tortillas and place an equal amount of filling on each.

7. 7

   Roll and secure with toothpicks OR assemble all and chill seam side down.

8. 8

   Heat the oil over medium high heat and when hot begin frying tacos 4 at a time until golden on all sides.

9. 9

   If you are not using the toothpicks-I dont-place seam side down in the hot oil first.

10. 10

    Remove and drain-repeat and keep warm in the oven until done.

11. 11

    When done place 3 on each plate and top with Guacamole, cream and salsa.

12. 12

    Garnish with Cilantro and cheese.

13. 13

    Serve with refried beans and Cactus Salad!