Crispy Ground Beef Tacos
These Crispy Ground Beef Tacos are quick, flavorful, and perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Enjoy rich beef and melted cheese wrapped in crispy tortillas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 10 tacos
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef (90%)
- 1 packet of taco seasoning
- 3/4 cup red enchilada sauce
- 2 1/2 cups Oaxaca cheese, or Monterey Jack
- 10 corn tortillas
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and red enchilada sauce. Allow this mixture to simmer briefly before removing from heat.
- Wrap the tortillas in a damp paper towel. Microwave for 30-60 seconds, just until they become pliable.
- Lightly brush one side of each tortilla with olive oil. Place the oiled side down on a baking sheet.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of cheese on one half of the tortilla.
- Top with 1/4 cup of the beef mixture, then add another 2 tablespoons of cheese.
- Fold the tortilla over the filling, creating a taco shape.
- Repeat for the remaining tortillas, arranging them in a single layer on your baking sheet.
- Bake for 16 minutes or until the tortillas are crispy and the cheese is melted.
- Let the tacos cool for 3 minutes before serving.
Notes
Consider adding beans or diced vegetables to the beef mixture for extra nutrition. Fresh tortillas enhance the flavor and texture.
Find it online: https://www.zaynkitchen.com/crispy-ground-beef-tacos-recipe/