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Crispy Baked Ground Beef Tacos

Crispy Baked Ground Beef Tacos with Chipotle Crema Recipe

Crispy Baked Ground Beef Tacos are a delicious twist on a classic, featuring seasoned beef and cheese wrapped in corn tortillas.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 322

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 Tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 whole lime, juiced
  • 1 4 oz can diced green chiles
  • 8 oz colby jack cheese, shredded divided
  • 8-10 6-inch white or yellow corn tortillas
  • 1/2 cup Mexican crema or sour cream to 3/4 cup
  • 2 pieces chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1 tsp honey or sugar
  • 1/2 whole lime, juiced
  • 1 clove garlic
  • sour cream for serving
  • shredded lettuce for serving
  • fresh cilantro for serving
  • pico de gallo for serving
  • guacamole for serving
  • pickled red onions for serving

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Baking sheets
  • food processor
  • microwave

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Lightly oil or spray 2 baking sheets with nonstick spray and set aside.
  2. Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a medium sized skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink, then drain the excess fat.
  3. Return the skillet to the burner and add 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 for about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheese until combined, then remove from heat.
  5. Wrap the tortillas in a slightly damp paper towel and microwave for 45-60 seconds, flipping halfway through to make them pliable.
  6. On one half of each tortilla, spread about ¼ cup of the beef mixture and top with a little shredded cheese. Fold the tortilla over to seal and lightly brush the top with oil.
  7. Repeat with the remaining taco filling and tortillas, being careful not to overfill.
  8. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until hot and crispy.
  9. While the tacos are baking, prepare the chipotle crema by blitzing all crema ingredients in a food processor until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  10. Serve the tacos with your favorite toppings and the chipotle crema.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 322kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 18gFat: 21gSodium: 521mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

Feel free to customize your tacos by using different meats or adding additional ingredients like beans or veggies.

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