Description
These Crispy Ground Beef Tacos are a deliciously cheesy and flavorful meal, combining seasoned ground beef with melted Mexican cheese inside crispy baked corn tortillas. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that delivers both texture and bold taste in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Mixture
- 1 pound lean ground beef (90%)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 3/4 cup red enchilada sauce
Tacos
- 2 1/2 cups Oaxaca cheese or Mexican cheese or Monterey Jack, shredded
- 10 corn tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) to prepare for baking the tacos to a crispy perfection.
- Cook Ground Beef: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and brown the ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks. Once browned, stir in the taco seasoning packet and red enchilada sauce. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then remove from heat to prevent overcooking.
- Prepare Tortillas: Wrap the corn tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30 to 60 seconds until they become pliable and easy to fold without breaking.
- Assemble Tacos: Brush one side of each tortilla with olive oil and place it on a baking sheet, oiled side down. On half of the tortilla, add 2 tablespoons of shredded cheese, then top with about 1/4 cup of the cooked beef mixture, followed by another 2 tablespoons of cheese. Fold the tortilla over the filling to create a half-moon shape.
- Bake Tacos: Repeat the assembly for all tortillas and arrange them in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for about 16 minutes until the tortillas are crisp and golden and the cheese has melted fully.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the tacos from the oven and let them cool for 3 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set slightly and avoid burns.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and prevent greasy tacos.
- Oaxacan or Monterey Jack cheese melts well and adds authentic flavor, but you can substitute with any good melting cheese if necessary.
- Microwaving tortillas wrapped in a damp paper towel helps keep them flexible and prevents cracking when folding.
- Cooking the tacos on a baking sheet allows them to become crispy without frying, making this a lighter option.
- If you prefer spicier tacos, add extra chili powder or hot sauce to the beef mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
