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Crispy Baked Ground Beef Tacos

Crispy Baked Ground Beef Tacos

Enjoy crispy baked ground beef tacos topped with chipotle crema for a flavorful twist on a classic dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 tacos
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 322

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 2 Tbsp. taco seasoning
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lime lime juice
  • 1 can diced green chiles (4 oz.)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 oz. colby jack cheese shredded, divided
  • 8-10 pieces corn tortillas (6-inch, white or yellow)
  • 1/2 - 3/4 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
  • 2 pieces chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1 tsp. honey or sugar
  • 1/2 lime lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic
  • salt to taste
  • sour cream for serving
  • shredded lettuce finely chopped, for serving
  • fresh cilantro for serving
  • pico de gallo for serving
  • guacamole for serving
  • pickled red onions for serving

Equipment

  • medium sized skillet
  • Baking Sheets
  • microwave
  • food processor

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Lightly oil or spray 2 baking sheets with nonstick spray.
  2. Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a medium sized skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink, drain the excess fat.
  3. Return to the burner and add in the taco seasoning, water, garlic, lime juice, diced green chiles, salt, and pepper to taste. Cook until most of the moisture has evaporated, stirring occasionally (~5 minutes).
  4. Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheese until combined. Turn off the burner and remove from heat.
  5. Wrap the tortillas in a slightly damp paper towel and microwave for 45-60 seconds, flipping them halfway through. Microwave again if necessary for pliability.
  6. On one half of the tortilla, spread about ¼ cup of the beef mixture. Top with a little bit of shredded cheese.
  7. Fold the tortilla over to seal. Lightly brush the top with more oil. Repeat with remaining taco filling and tortillas.
  8. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until hot and crispy (no need to flip).
  9. While the tacos are baking, prepare the chipotle crema by blending all crema ingredients in a food processor until smooth. Adjust to taste.
  10. Serve the tacos with your favorite toppings and the chipotle crema.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 322kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 18gFat: 21gSodium: 521mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

These tacos are versatile; feel free to customize the filling and toppings to suit your taste. Leftover taco filling can be stored in the fridge for up to three days.

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