Description
These Easy Crispy Ground Beef Tacos offer a deliciously cheesy and crispy taco experience, combining seasoned ground beef with melty Oaxaca cheese wrapped in crispy baked corn tortillas. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or casual gatherings, these tacos are baked to golden perfection and full of bold Mexican flavors.
Ingredients
Ground Beef Mixture
- 1 pound lean ground beef (90%)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 3/4 cup red enchilada sauce
Cheese
- 2 1/2 cups Oaxaca cheese or Mexican cheese or Monterey Jack, shredded
Tortillas & Oil
- 10 corn tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) to prepare for baking the tacos to crispy perfection.
- Cook Beef: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up as it cooks, until browned. Stir in the taco seasoning and enchilada sauce, bring to a simmer, then remove from heat.
- Prepare Tortillas: Wrap the corn tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30 to 60 seconds until they are warm and pliable, making them easier to fold.
- Assemble Tacos: Brush one side of each tortilla with olive oil. Place the tortilla on a baking sheet with the oiled side down. On half of each tortilla, add 2 tablespoons of shredded cheese, then 1/4 cup of the cooked beef mixture, followed by 2 more tablespoons of cheese. Fold the tortilla over the filling to form a taco.
- Arrange for Baking: Repeat the assembly with all tortillas and arrange the folded tacos in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Bake Tacos: Bake the tacos in the preheated oven for 16 minutes or until the tortillas are crispy and the cheese is fully melted.
- Cool and Serve: Let the tacos cool for 3 minutes before serving to allow the cheese to set slightly and prevent burns.
Notes
- Using a damp paper towel to warm tortillas makes them more flexible and prevents cracking when folding.
- For extra crispy tacos, you can flip the tacos halfway through baking to crisp both sides evenly.
- Feel free to substitute Oaxaca cheese with other melty Mexican cheeses such as Chihuahua or Asadero.
- Serve with your favorite taco toppings such as salsa, sour cream, guacamole, or fresh cilantro for added flavor.
- Leftover tacos can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated in the oven for best crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
