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Baked Beef Tacos

Crispy Baked Beef Tacos for Easy Weeknight Perfection

Enjoy Crispy Baked Beef Tacos that make weeknight dinners effortless and delicious.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 3 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Filling
  • 1 lb Lean Ground Beef 90% lean
  • 1 pack Taco Seasoning
  • 1 cup Red Enchilada Sauce
For the Tacos
  • 2 cups Oaxaca Cheese or Mexican Cheese Blend or Monterey Jack
  • 12 small Corn Tortillas
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil or avocado oil

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • microwave

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for about 5–7 minutes.
  3. Stir in taco seasoning and red enchilada sauce, simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  4. Warm corn tortillas in the microwave for 30–60 seconds.
  5. Brush one side of each tortilla with olive oil and arrange on a baking sheet.
  6. Spoon cheese and beef mixture onto each tortilla and fold them over.
  7. Bake the assembled tacos for about 16 minutes until crispy.
  8. Let the tacos cool for 3 minutes before serving with salsa or guacamole.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Ensure tortillas are warmed before folding to prevent cracking. Assemble tacos without oil for freezing.

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