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Crispy Ground Beef Tacos Recipe

Crispy Ground Beef Tacos Recipe

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  • Author: Harper
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 10 tacos 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Crispy Ground Beef Tacos are a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. These tacos are filled with seasoned ground beef, cheese, and enchilada sauce, then baked until crispy. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun weekend meal!


Ingredients

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Ground Beef Mixture:

  • 1 pound lean ground beef (90%)
  • 1 packet of taco seasoning
  • 3/4 cup red enchilada sauce

Taco Assembly:

  • 2 1/2 cups Oaxaca cheese, Mexican cheese, or Monterey Jack
  • 10 corn tortillas
  • 1 tbs olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 450°F.
  2. Cook Ground Beef: Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat. Mix in the taco seasoning and enchilada sauce. Simmer and then remove from heat.
  3. Prepare Tortillas: Microwave tortillas wrapped in a damp paper towel for 30–60 seconds. Brush one side with olive oil.
  4. Assemble Tacos: Place tortillas on a baking sheet, add cheese, beef, more cheese, and fold over. Repeat for all tortillas.
  5. Bake: Bake the tacos for 16 minutes until crispy and cheese is melted. Let cool before serving.

Notes

  • Warm Tortillas: Ensure tortillas are warm for easy folding.
  • Best Pan Choice: Use a nonstick or ceramic sheet pan for baking to prevent sticking.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco
  • Calories: 230
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 420mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg