Crispy Baked Beef Tacos
Crispy baked beef tacos for an easy weeknight meal. Seasoned beef, creamy beans, melty cheese, and all the toppings. Simple, crispy, and so good.
Servings: 12 tacos
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (90% lean)
- 1 small onion grated
- 1 4-oz can green chilies
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 ½ tsp kosher salt
- 12 fajita-size flour tortillas
- ¾ cup refried beans
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- neutral oil or cooking spray as needed
- sour cream to garnish
- salsa to garnish
- guacamole to garnish
- lettuce to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (use convection setting if available). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set them aside.
- Mix: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, onion, green chilies, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt. Mix to combine evenly.1 lb ground beef (90% lean), 1 small onion, 1 4-oz can green chilies, 2 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp ground cumin, ½ tsp garlic powder, 1 ½ tsp kosher salt
- Assemble: Spread 1 tablespoon of refried beans on each tortilla, then 3 tablespoons of the meat mixture. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp of cheese, then fold the tortillas over and press them to keep them together.12 fajita-size flour tortillas, ¾ cup refried beans, ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Bake: Set the prepared tortillas on the prepared baking sheets, 6 per sheet, and brush both sides with oil or coat with cooking spray. Bake in the preheated 400°F oven, flipping halfway through, until the beef is cooked through, the tortillas are browned with crisp edges, and the cheese is melted, 25-35 minutes.neutral oil or cooking spray
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve with garnishes: sour cream, salsa, guacamole, and lettuce.sour cream, salsa, guacamole, lettuce
Nutrition
Serving: 1taco | Calories: 270kcal