Molly’s Fried Flour Shell Turkey Tacos 🌮 | Girl Meets Farm | Food Network

Taco night just became an extraordinary experience with Molly Yeh’s Fried Flour Shell Turkey Tacos! Inspired by her childhood memories of taco nights filled with hard corn shells and savory ground turkey, Molly has reimagined this classic favorite into something truly special. With homemade pan-fried flour tortillas that are both chewy and crisp, these tacos are a nostalgic twist that will leave you craving more.

Contents

A Taste of Nostalgia

Ingredients

For the Taco Shells:

For the Taco Filling:

For Serving:

Directions

Enjoy!

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A Taste of Nostalgia

Growing up, Molly’s taco nights revolved around box mixes, hard corn shells, and taco seasoning packets. Today, she takes that comforting childhood dish and elevates it with her homemade technique that adds a new layer of texture and flavor to your taco experience. Imagine sinking your teeth into a warm, golden fried flour shell filled with spicy, savory turkey—it’s the taco night of Molly’s dreams, and it’s about to become yours too!

Ingredients

For the Taco Shells:

2 tablespoons (25 grams) neutral oil, plus more for frying
12 street taco-size flour tortillas
Kosher salt

For the Taco Filling:

1 pound (454 grams) ground turkey
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons (45 grams) tomato paste
1 tablespoon (8 grams) chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne
1 1/2 cups (360 grams) beer
1 tablespoon (15 grams) cider vinegar

For Serving:

Shredded Cheddar
Shredded lettuce
Sour cream
Chopped scallions
Red salsa
Lime wedges
Fresh cilantro leaves

Directions

Make the Taco Shells:
- Line a baking sheet with a cooling rack. Heat about 1 inch of neutral oil in a large skillet to approximately 350 degrees F.
- Add a tortilla to the skillet and cook until just softened (about 10 seconds).
- Using tongs, flip the tortilla and fold it in half to create a pocket. Continue frying, turning as needed until the shell is crisp and golden, about 1-2 minutes.
- Transfer to the cooling rack to drain, seasoning lightly with salt. Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas.
Prepare the Filling:
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of neutral oil over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and chopped onion, cooking and crumbling with a wooden spoon until the turkey is lightly browned (3-4 minutes). If there’s excess juice, increase the heat to reduce it before moving on.
- Stir in the tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, oregano, cayenne, and 1 teaspoon of salt, mixing until the meat is well coated with the spices.
- Pour in the beer and cider vinegar. Bring to a vigorous simmer, cooking until the mixture thickens (8-10 minutes).
Assemble & Serve:
- Spoon the flavorful turkey filling into your freshly made taco shells.
- Top with your favorite toppings such as shredded Cheddar, lettuce, sour cream, scallions, salsa, lime wedges, and fresh cilantro.

Enjoy!

Molly’s Fried Flour Shell Turkey Tacos combine familial warmth and rich flavors, making them the perfect dish for family gatherings or a cozy dinner at home. With a preparation time of just over an hour, they are well worth the wait. Dive into a world of flavors and create unforgettable memories around the dinner table with these delightful tacos!