Corn Tortillastaco Shells Recipes

CORN TORTILLAS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together masa harina and hot water until thoroughly combined. Turn dough onto a clean surface and knead until pliable and smooth. If dough is too sticky, add more masa harina; if it begins to dry out, sprinkle with water. Cover dough tightly with plastic wrap and allow to stand for 30 minutes.
• Preheat a cast iron skillet or griddle to medium-high.
• Divide dough into 15 equal-size balls. Using a tortilla press, a rolling pin, or your hands, press each ball of dough flat between two sheets of plastic wrap.
• Immediately place tortilla in preheated pan and allow to cook for approximately 30 seconds, or until browned and slightly puffy. Turn tortilla over to brown on second side for approximately 30 seconds more, then transfer to a plate. Repeat process with each ball of dough. Keep tortillas covered with a towel to stay warm and moist until ready to serve.

TURNING CORN TORTILLAS INTO TACO SHELLS

Steps:

• Heat oil over medium heat in a skillet.
• Carefully add half of the tortilla (folded into a taco shape) and fry until golden (you will need to hold up the tortilla half the entire time.).
• Using tongs, carefully flip the tortilla to fry the other side until golden (continue holding the free edge to maintain the shape).
• Remove from skillet and balance the shell (Teepee style) on a paper towel until set.
• Repeat, placing each made taco shell on top of the last to drain oil and set.
• After they are all set, you can pile on the taco goods and enjoy!

CORN TORTILLA TACOS WITH GROUND TURKEY

Steps:

• In a deep saute pan over medium-high heat, add enough oil to completely coat the bottom of the pan. When the oil is hot, add the onion and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the ground turkey and season with cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook until the turkey browns and is cooked through. Remove the turkey mixture from the pan and wipe out the pan. Divide the turkey mixture among the tortillas and fold in half. Add more oil to the pan, and then brown both sides of the filled tortilla, in batches. Once the tacos are cooked place the cheese in the tacos, followed by the shredded romaine lettuce, and diced tomatoes. Top each tortilla with a dollop of sour cream and guacamole, if desired.

CORN TORTILLAS/TACO SHELLS

Steps:

• Combine masa harina with water.
• Mix with hands until dough is moist but holds its shape.
• Add more water if needed.
• Let dough rest for 15 minutes.
• Divide dough into 12 balls.
• Dampen dough slightly with water.
• Using a tortilla press or a flat baking dish, press dough between two pieces of waxed paper to a 6 inch round.
• Carefully peel off the top sheet of paper.
• Place tortilla, paper side up, on a hot ungreased griddle or skillet.
• Gently peel off remaining paper.
• Cook for 30 seconds or until edges begin to dry.
• Turn and cook until surface appears puffy.
• Repeat with remaining dough balls.
• To make taco shells: In a heavy skillet heat 1/4 inch cooking oil.
• Fry each tortilla 10 seconds or until limp.
• With tongs, fold tortilla in half and continue frying holding edges apart.
• Cook 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 minutes more or until crisp, turning once.
• Drain on paper towels.