There is nothing that will take your next taco night to the next level quite like the perfect beef taco. These are my Favorite Baked Crispy Beef Tacos, and they come together in under 30 minutes. Made from just a few simple and easy ingredients, these tacos are a staple recipe in my household, and I know they will become a staple in your household, too!
Ingredients
For the Tacos:
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 Medium Yellow Onion finely diced
- 3 Cloves Garlic mashed
- 1 Pound Ground Beef I use 90/10 ground beef
- 3 Tablespoons Taco Seasoning you can also make your own by combining 1 tablespoon of cumin, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 2 teaspoons of oregano, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, and 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 4.5 Ounce Can Chopped Green Chilis
- ½ Cup Cilantro chopped
- 1 Lime juiced
- 1 ½ Cups Shredded Mexican Cheese divided
- 8 6 Inch Corn Tortillas very soft - in order to soften them, wrap the tortillas in damp paper towels and microwave them for 1 minute
For Serving:
- Guacamole
- Avocado Lime Crema grab the recipe here!
Instructions
- To make these tacos, start by preheating your oven to 400F.
- While the oven is preheating, heat a pan, on the stove, over medium heat, and add in the olive oil.
- Once the pan is hot, add the diced onion and garlic and sauté them for 3-4 minutes until the onions begin to soften.
- Next, add the ground beef, taco seasoning and green chilis, and use a spoon to break down the beef into crumbles. Allow the mixture to cook until the beef is completely browned and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
- Once the beef is done cooking, remove the pan from the heat.
- Next, stir in the chopped cilantro, along with a cup of the shredded Mexican cheese and the lime juice.
- Stir until everything is completely incorporate and the cheese has melted.
- Then, prepare the tortillas. Wrap the tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 1 minute, until they're soft and pliable. You want the tortillas to be as soft as possible so they don’t break. If they aren’t soft and pliable after one minute, then dampen the paper towel again and microwave for 30 seconds more.
- Next, get out a baking sheet.
- Working quickly, fill each tortilla with a scoop of the meat mixture and add a sprinkle of remaining cheese on top. Gently close each taco, making sure that the tortilla doesn’t break. If needed, you can take a spoon and place it on top of the taco to hold it closed.
- Then, place the tacos in the oven and allow them to bake for 10 minutes.
- After the 10 minutes are up, turn on the broiler and allow the tacos to cook for 2 additional minutes, until they're nice and crispy. Watch them carefully, so that they don't burn.
- Once they're done, the tray from the oven.
- Garnish the tacos with with chopped cilantro, guacamole, or my avocado lime crema, if desired. Then, serve and enjoy!
Calories: 605kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 580mg | Potassium: 519mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 567IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 563mg | Iron: 3mg
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