Directions:
- PLEASE NOTE: THESE ARE MAKE-AHEAD TACOS. YOU MUST FILL THEN FREEZE TACOS BEFORE FRYING FOR AUTHENTIC RESULTS. PREPARE MY COPYCAT JACK IN THE BOX TACO SAUCE RECIPE (RECIPE #423994) BEFORE ASSEMBLING DEEP-FRIED TACOS.
- POUR 3 cups cold water into a medium bowl; ADD the remaining SEASONING MIX ingredients (1 cup texturized soy protein, 2 tablespoons defatted soy grits (or soy flour), 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 4 teaspoons dried onion flakes, 1 tablespoon plain chili powder, 1 tablespoon masa corn flour, 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon Accent seasoning, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 dash ground black pepper, 1 dash cayenne pepper, 1 dash citric acid); WHISK mixture well until dry ingredients are thoroughly dissolved; SET aside.
- BROWN the ground TACO BEEF in a skillet over medium-high heat while stirring without overcooking (drain ground beef if necessary); POUR the blended SEASONING MIX into the 1 lb browned TACO BEEF in skillet; RAISE heat to high and BOIL mixture for one minute, stirring; REDUCE heat to medium and COOK mixture, stirring occasionally, until very little liquid remains and ground beef is moist yet not soggy.
- COVER beef mixture and reduce heat to low; SIMMER for 5-7 minutes to steam and tenderize meat, and for flavors to infuse fully (ADD more water to refresh consistency if needed); TRANSFER filling to a food processor and process until fairly fine in texture: RETURN to skillet on lowest heat to keep warm.
- DIVIDE enough needed American cheese slices diagonally; SHRED enough needed iceberg lettuce; HEAT 1/4 teaspoon vegetable oil in a skillet over low heat; TURN corn tortillas one at a time in a skillet on both sides until moistened and pliable (this helps tortillas from tearing); STACK prepared tortillas between paper towels to blot.
- SPOON about 1 tablespoon of warm beef filling mixture into each tortilla; FOLD tortilla in half so bottom is curled; PRESS bottom filled half carefully without tearing tortilla using a taco press or makeshift mold ); LEAVE taco tops open by about 1 inch; CAREFULLY arrange filled, formed tacos into Ziploc bags without crowding or touching; ARRANGE sealed tacos in a resealable plastic container, to protect them from breakage; FREEZE overnight or until ready to deep-fry.
- SLOWLY preheat deep-fryer with manufacturer's recommended amount of oil to 365°F .
- FRY tacos one at a time for 55 - 65 seconds at 365 °F while supporting each taco with a taco press or tongs; PLACE cooked tacos on absorbent paper to drain slightly (I recommend one person frying and one person assembling for better efficiency and fresh, hot tacos!).
- TO ASSEMBLE TACOS: OPEN each fried taco carefully; POUR 1 teaspoon prepared Jack in the Box Copycat Taco Sauce (Jack in the Box Taco Sauce (Copycat)); PLACE one cut American cheese triangle into one side; GARNISH with 2 tablespoons shredded iceberg lettuce.
- ENJOY your Jack in the Box Tacos and say, EAT YOUR HEART OUT, JACK! .
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 1474.98 Kcal (6175 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 590.11 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 65.57g | 101% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 292.65mg | 98% | |
| Sodium | 5645.09mg | 235% | |
| Potassium | 2081.01mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbs | 54.5g | 18% | |
| Sugars | 24.43g | 98% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.14g | 81% | |
| Protein | 127.57g | 255% | |
| Vitamin C | 14.3mg | 24% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.2mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 16.9mg | 94% | |
| Calcium | 509.9mg | 51% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 101.29 Kcal (424 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 40.52 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 4.5g | 101% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 20.1mg | 98% | |
| Sodium | 387.67mg | 235% | |
| Potassium | 142.91mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbs | 3.74g | 18% | |
| Sugars | 1.68g | 98% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.38g | 81% | |
| Protein | 8.76g | 255% | |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 94% | |
| Calcium | 35mg | 51% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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