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Crispy Ground Beef Tacos

Crispy Ground Beef Tacos

Quick and easy baked tacos with seasoned ground beef and melted cheese in crispy corn tortillas, ready in just 35 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 5 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 524

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground beef 90% lean
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 0.75 cup red enchilada sauce
  • 2.5 cups Oaxaca cheese or Mexican cheese blend or Monterey Jack
  • 10 corn tortillas
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Nonstick or ceramic baking sheet
  • Pastry brush
  • Damp paper towel

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef. Break it up with a wooden spoon as it browns, cooking for about 6-7 minutes until no pink remains and it begins to brown at the edges.
  2. Stir in the taco seasoning and enchilada sauce, bring everything to a gentle simmer, then remove from heat.
  3. Wrap your corn tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30-60 seconds until they're soft and pliable.
  4. Lightly brush one side of each tortilla with olive oil and place it oiled-side down on a nonstick or ceramic baking sheet.
  5. Add 2 tablespoons of cheese to one half of the tortilla, top with ¼ cup of the seasoned beef mixture, then add another 2 tablespoons of cheese. The double layer of cheese helps seal the edges. Fold the tortilla over to create a half-moon shape.
  6. Repeat with remaining tortillas, arranging them in a single layer on your baking sheet without overlapping.
  7. Bake for 16 minutes until the tortillas turn golden and crispy and the cheese is fully melted. Let them cool for 3 minutes before serving.

Notes

Can substitute ground chicken or turkey for beef. Flour tortillas can be used but reduce baking time by 4-6 minutes. For make-ahead, assemble without oil, freeze, then bake at 400°F for 18-22 minutes from frozen. Store leftovers in airtight container for up to 3 days.