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Crispy Ground Beef Tacos

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  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 10 tacos
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking, Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These crispy ground beef tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make dish with a flavorful beef filling, melted cheese, and perfectly crisped tortillas. A perfect recipe for taco night, these crispy tacos can be customized with various toppings and fillings for a meal everyone will love.


Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90%)

1 packet of taco seasoning

¾ cup red enchilada sauce

2 ½ cups Oaxaca cheese, Mexican cheese, or Monterey Jack cheese

10 corn tortillas

1 tbsp olive oil


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F.

  2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks. Once browned, stir in taco seasoning and red enchilada sauce. Let it simmer for a few minutes, then remove from heat.

  3. Wrap the tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave them for 30–60 seconds until pliable.

  4. Brush one side of each tortilla with olive oil. Place the tortilla on a baking sheet, oiled side down.

  5. Add 2 tablespoons of cheese to half of the tortilla, top with ¼ cup of beef, then add 2 more tablespoons of cheese. Fold the tortilla over the filling to create a taco shape.

  6. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and arrange them in a single layer on the baking sheet.

  7. Bake the tacos for 16 minutes or until the tortillas are crispy and the cheese has melted.

  8. Let the tacos cool for 3 minutes before serving.


Notes

  • Customize your tacos with additional fillings like sautéed vegetables or fresh chilies for added flavor.

  • To make them gluten-free, opt for gluten-free corn tortillas and ensure your taco seasoning is gluten-free.

  • For extra crunch, bake the tacos in a single layer on the baking sheet.