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cheesy ground beef tacos on a parchment lined tray with sliced jalapenos

CRISPY TACOS

Craving Crispy Tacos but don’t want the hassle of frying? These oven-baked crispy beef tacos are crunchy, flavourful, and ridiculously easy to make!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 10 Tacos

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Ground Beef
  • 1 small White Onion diced
  • 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • ½ tsp Smoked Paprika
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup Beef Broth or Water
  • 10-12 Mini Flour Tortillas
  • 1-2 cups Shredded Cheese (Cheddar or Mexican Blend)

OPTIONAL TOPPINGS

Instructions

  • In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat.
    browned ground beef in a skillet
  • Add the diced white onion to the skillet with the beef. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, until the onions are soft.
    skillet with browned ground beef and diced white onions
  • Stir in garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add a splash of beef broth or water to keep the mixture moist and cook for another 2-3 minutes until everything is well combined and flavourful.
    seasoned browned ground beef in a skillet with diced onions
  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly brush or spray both sides of the mini flour tortillas with olive oil. This will help them crisp up nicely.
    hand with avocado oil spray over a tray with 6 mini flour tortillas
  • Spoon the beef mixture into the center of each tortilla, then sprinkle a generous amount of shredded cheese on top.
    6 flour tortillas on a tray topped with ground beef and unmelted shredded cheddar
  • Carefully fold each tortilla in half, forming a taco shape.
    hand holding a folding flour tortilla over a plate with more tortillas with ground beef and cheese
  • Place the folded tortillas on a baking sheet (you can use a wire rack if you have one). Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the tortillas are golden and crispy and the cheese has melted. Remove from the oven, let cool a few minutes, then serve with desired toppings.
    crispy cheesy beef tacos on a parchment lined tray

Notes

The tacos should stay closed. If they start to pop open, you can place a baking sheet or another pan on top for the first few minutes of baking to keep them in place.
You can omit the individual spices and use my homemade taco seasoning instead, if you prefer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Taco | Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 241mg | Potassium: 177mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 224IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 2mg
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