Carefully place one corn tortilla in the hot oil, frying for about 30 seconds on each side until golden and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.

Cooking the Filling

Cook Beef

In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks, around 5-7 minutes.

Add Onions and Garlic

Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for an additional 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.

Season and Simmer

Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Mix well and let it simmer for about 10 minutes until the mixture thickens.

Assembling Tacos

Build Tacos

Take a crispy taco shell and fill it with the beef mixture. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream, sliced jalapeños, and freshly chopped cilantro as desired.

Serve

Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for extra flavor.