Description
These Crispy Ground Beef Tacos combine seasoned ground beef with melted Oaxaca cheese folded inside crunchy baked corn tortillas. Perfect for a flavorful and easy weeknight meal, these tacos get their crisp texture from baking in the oven and are loaded with cheesy, savory goodness.
Ingredients
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Beef Filling
- 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 3/4 cup red enchilada sauce
Tacos
- 2 1/2 cups Oaxaca cheese (or Mexican cheese or Monterey Jack), shredded
- 10 corn tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) to prepare for baking the tacos to a crispy perfection.
- Cook the Ground Beef: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the lean ground beef and brown it thoroughly, breaking it up as it cooks. Once browned, stir in the taco seasoning and red enchilada sauce. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then remove from heat to stop cooking.
- Prepare the Tortillas: Wrap the corn tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30 to 60 seconds until they become soft and pliable, which will make folding easier.
- Assemble the Tacos: Brush one side of each tortilla with olive oil. Place the tortilla on a baking sheet, oiled side down. On half of each tortilla, add 2 tablespoons of shredded cheese, then 1/4 cup of the cooked beef mixture, and top with 2 more tablespoons of cheese. Fold the tortilla over the filling to form a taco.
- Arrange and Bake: Repeat the assembly process with the remaining tortillas and ingredients, arranging the folded tacos in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 16 minutes, or until the tortillas are golden and crispy and the cheese is melted.
- Rest and Serve: Let the tacos cool for about 3 minutes to allow them to set and crisp further before serving. Enjoy your crispy, cheesy ground beef tacos!
Notes
- Using a damp paper towel to microwave the tortillas helps to make them flexible and less likely to crack when folded.
- If you prefer spicier tacos, add some diced jalapeños or hot sauce to the beef mixture.
- Oaxaca cheese can be substituted with Monterey Jack or any good melting Mexican cheese.
- Leftover tacos can be reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness rather than in the microwave.
