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Crispy Baked Beef Tacos

Crispy Baked Beef Tacos: Your 35-Minute Family Feast

These Crispy Baked Beef Tacos are a quick, easy, and delicious family-friendly dinner that combines savory beef, melted cheese, and crispy tortillas.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 3 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Filling
  • 1 pound Lean Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken.
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning Consider making your own for a healthier choice.
  • 1 cup Red Enchilada Sauce Can swap with green enchilada sauce.
For the Tacos
  • 2 cups Oaxaca Cheese (or Monterey Jack Cheese) Feel free to use Cheddar or any favorite melting cheese.
  • 12 oz Corn Tortillas Warmed tortillas are crucial to prevent cracking.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with vegetable oil.

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Microwave

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the lean ground beef until fully browned, about 6-8 minutes. Stir in taco seasoning and red enchilada sauce, simmer for 2-3 minutes before removing from heat.
  3. Wrap corn tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30-60 seconds until pliable.
  4. Brush one side of each warmed tortilla with olive oil and place oiled side down on a baking sheet.
  5. On the unbrushed side of each tortilla, add about 2 tablespoons of Oaxaca cheese, followed by ¼ cup of beef mixture, and top with another 2 tablespoons of cheese. Fold the tortilla in half.
  6. Continue the process, filling and folding each tortilla until all have been assembled. Make sure to place them in a single layer on the baking sheet.
  7. Bake the tacos in the preheated oven for 16 minutes until they become crispy and golden.
  8. Remove from oven and let cool for about 3 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven to retain crispiness.

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