Description
These Crispy Ground Beef Tacos are a flavorful and satisfying meal ready in just 35 minutes. Ground beef is seasoned with taco spices and enchilada sauce, then sandwiched between corn tortillas with melted Oaxaca or Monterey Jack cheese. Baked until golden and crispy, these tacos deliver a perfect balance of savory beef, creamy cheese, and crispy tortilla.
Ingredients
Ground Beef Mixture
- 1 pound lean ground beef (90%)
- 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 get it ready for baking the tacos until they achieve a golden crisp texture.
- Cook the Ground Beef: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and brown the ground beef, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks. Once browned, stir in the taco seasoning and red enchilada sauce. Allow the mixture to simmer briefly, about 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat to prevent overcooking.
- Soften the Tortillas: Wrap the corn tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30 to 60 seconds until pliable. This prevents them from cracking when folded.
- Assemble the Tacos: Brush one side of each tortilla with olive oil. Place each tortilla on a baking sheet with the oiled side down. On half of the tortilla, layer 2 tablespoons of shredded cheese, then top with 1/4 cup of the cooked beef mixture, and finish with another 2 tablespoons of cheese. Fold the tortilla over to create a half-moon shape, enclosing the filling.
- Arrange and Bake: Repeat the assembly for all tortillas, arranging the folded tacos in a single layer on the baking sheet to ensure even crisping.
- Bake Until Crispy and Melted: Bake the tacos in the preheated oven for 16 minutes or until tortillas are golden and crispy and the cheese inside is fully melted.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the tacos to cool for about 3 minutes before serving to let the cheese set slightly and avoid burns.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef (90%) for less grease and better texture.
- Warming tortillas helps prevent cracking when folded.
- Adjust cheese type based on availability—Monterey Jack or Mexican blend works well as substitutes.
- For extra heat, add chopped jalapeños or hot sauce inside the tacos.
- Serve with fresh salsa, guacamole, or sour cream for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
