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Crispy Baked Beef Tacos

Crispy Baked Beef Tacos: Quick, Flavor-Packed Family Delight

Enjoy these Crispy Baked Beef Tacos, a quick and family-friendly meal that brings Tex-Mex flavors to your table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 3 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Taco Filling
  • 1 lb Ground Beef This is the heart of your Crispy Baked Beef Tacos.
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning Essential for that classic taco flavor.
  • 1 cup Red Enchilada Sauce Adds moisture and richness.
For the Assembly
  • 2 cups Oaxaca Cheese Melts beautifully for a creamy goodness.
  • 8 pieces Corn Tortillas The traditional choice for a delightful texture.
For a Crunchy Finish
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil This key ingredient ensures your tacos come out crispy.

Equipment

  • medium skillet
  • Baking Sheet
  • microwave
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
    Crispy Baked Beef Tacos
  2. In a medium skillet, cook ground beef over medium-high heat for about 5-7 minutes, crumbling until no longer pink. Stir in taco seasoning and red enchilada sauce, simmer for 3-4 minutes.
    Crispy Baked Beef Tacos
  3. Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30-60 seconds to make pliable.
    Crispy Baked Beef Tacos
  4. Lightly brush one side of each tortilla with olive oil and place oiled side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
    Crispy Baked Beef Tacos
  5. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of cheese on one half of each tortilla, followed by 1/4 cup of beef mixture, then top with another 2 tablespoons of cheese. Fold each tortilla to encase the filling.
    Crispy Baked Beef Tacos
  6. Bake assembled tacos in the preheated oven for approximately 16 minutes until golden and crispy.
    Crispy Baked Beef Tacos
  7. Let the tacos cool for at least 3 minutes before serving. Enjoy with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.
    Crispy Baked Beef Tacos

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

These tacos are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored for later enjoyment. Consider customizing the filling with additional ingredients for extra flavor.

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