Crispy Baked Ground Beef Tacos

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Crispy Baked Ground Beef Tacos

These oven-baked tacos transform simple ground beef into a crispy, flavorful meal perfect for chaotic weeknights. Enjoy the golden crunch without the mess of frying, shared with loved ones for a moment of joy.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

For the Beef Filling

1 lb 1 90% lean, ground beef
1 medium 1 chopped, yellow onion
2 cloves 2 minced, garlic
2 tbsp 2 tomato paste
1 tbsp 1 chili powder
1 tsp 1 ground cumin
1 tsp 1 garlic powder
1 tsp 1 smoked paprika
1/2 tsp 1/2 dried oregano
1/4 cup 1/4 water, for moistening

For the Assembly

12 12 street taco size, corn tortillas
1 cup 1 shredded, Mexican cheese blend (or Pepper Jack)
1 tbsp 1 refined coconut oil or olive oil, for brushing

Equipment

Large skillet,
9x13 Baking Dish
Wooden spoon
Microwave
pastry brush

Method

Prepare

Brown the Beef

Warm the Tortillas

Assemble and Bake

Notes

To keep shells crispy, drain beef fat thoroughly and spray with oil instead of using excess. Variations: Add jalapeños for spice, or swap beef for black beans for vegetarian. Store leftovers in an airtight container in fridge for up to 3 days; reheat in oven at 350°F for 5 minutes to maintain crunch.