Crispy Baked Beef Tacos: A Crunchy Weeknight Delight

Crispy Baked Beef Tacos are a quick, easy weeknight meal that brings everyone to the table in just 35 minutes.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Cooling Time 3

Total Time 35

Servings: 4 tacos

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Taco Filling

1 pound Ground beef can substitute with ground turkey or chicken
1 packet Taco seasoning homemade or store-bought
1 cup Red enchilada sauce or green enchilada sauce for variety

For the Cheese

1 cup Oaxaca cheese or Mexican cheese/Monterey Jack

For the Taco Shell

8 pieces Corn tortillas or flour tortillas for a different texture

For the Crispiness

2 tablespoons Olive oil can substitute with vegetable or canola oil

Equipment

skillet
microwave
Baking Sheet
Spatula

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 450°F.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef for 5-7 minutes until fully cooked.
Stir in taco seasoning and red enchilada sauce and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Wrap corn tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30-60 seconds.
Brush one side of each tortilla with olive oil and arrange on a baking sheet.
On each tortilla, sprinkle a layer of Oaxaca cheese and a spoonful of the beef mixture.
Fold each tortilla to form a taco shape and press gently to keep closed.
Bake for 16 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
Cool for about 3 minutes before serving with dips like salsa or guacamole.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tacosCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 18gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Warm tortillas before assembling to prevent cracking. Use a nonstick or ceramic baking sheet for best results.

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