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recipe image of fresh ground beef corn tortillas shredded Mexican cheese onion garlic tomato paste water chili powder cumin garlic powder smoked paprika salt pepper oregano arranged in clear glass bowls on white marble counter with rustic wooden kitchen tools soft diffuse daylight
adam saha

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 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition 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

          Nutrition

          Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 20g

          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.
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