Classic crispy tacos | Homesick Texan

"If you think of iconic American tacos, the crispy taco what most often comes to mind. This style, which also goes by the name of hard-shell tacos or crunchy tacos, is defined by the corn tortilla…..."

INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Pinch cayenne
1 plum or 1/4 cup grape tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
Oil for frying
12 corn tortillas
2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
2 plum tomatoes or 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, seeded and diced
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded yellow cheddar or Colby-Jack cheese
Salsa, for serving
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