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Crispy Beef Tacos (Baked Not Fried!)

Crispy Beef Tacos (Baked Not Fried!)

These Crispy Beef Tacos (Baked Not Fried!) are a healthier twist on traditional tacos, offering crunch without excess oil.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8 tacos
Calories 322 kcal

Equipment

  • baking sheets
  • medium sized skillet
  • microwave
  • food processor

Ingredients
  

For the tacos

  • 1 tablespoon oil can use canola, vegetable, or olive oil
  • 1 lb ground beef 85% lean/15% fat or 90/10
  • 2 tablespoon taco seasoning use seasoning from a packet for convenience
  • ½ cup water
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lime lime juiced
  • 1 4 oz diced green chiles
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 oz colby jack cheese shredded, divided
  • 8-10 6-inch corn tortillas white or yellow

Chipotle crema

  • ½ cup Mexican crema or sour cream
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1 teaspoon honey or sugar
  • ½ lime lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic
  • salt to taste

For serving

  • sour cream
  • shredded lettuce finely chopped
  • fresh cilantro
  • pico de gallo
  • guacamole
  • pickled red onions

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F. Lightly oil or spray 2 baking sheets with nonstick spray. Set aside.
  • Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a medium sized skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink, drain the excess fat.
  • Return to the burner and add in the taco seasoning, water, garlic, lime juice, diced green chiles, salt, and pepper to taste.
  • Cook until most of the moisture has evaporated, stirring occasionally ~5 minutes.
  • Then stir in 1 cup of shredded cheese and stir until combined. Turn off the burner & remove from heat.
  • Wrap the tortillas in a slightly damp paper towel and microwave for 45-60 seconds, flipping them halfway through.
  • Working on one half of the tortilla, spread about ¼ cup of the beef mixture down on the tortilla.
  • Top with a little bit of shredded cheese.
  • Fold the tortilla over to seal. Lightly brush the top of the tortilla with just a little more oil.
  • Repeat with remaining taco filling and tortillas. Careful not to fill them too much because it will ooze out and get messy.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until hot and crispy! (no need to flip)
  • While they are baking, you can make the chipotle crema. Blitz everything in a food processor until smooth.

Notes

Add your favorite fresh and vibrant taco toppings to enhance the overall taste experience.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 322kcal
Keyword Baked Not Fried, beef, chipotle crema, Crispy Beef Tacos, easy dinner, tacos
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