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Crispy Beef Tacos

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These Crispy Beef Tacos are what weeknight dinner dreams are made of. Seasoned ground beef, melty cheddar cheese, and golden crispy tortillas. Add your favourite toppings, such as pickled onions, sour cream, and pico de gallo, for a perfect taco night at home. 
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Mains
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients
  

Beef Filling:
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 red onion minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 packets taco seasoning
  • ¼ cup frozen corn optional
  • ¼ cup water
Taco Shells:
  • 10 flour or corn tortillas
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • Avocado oil or neutral oil for brushing
Toppings:
  • Pickled red onions
  • Sour cream
  • Pico de gallo
  • Fresh cilantro

Equipment

  • 1 Frying pan for the ground beef
  • 1 baking tray baking the crispy beef tacos

Method
 

Cook the beef:
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, sauté red onion for 2–3 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook another minute. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in taco seasoning, corn (if using), and a splash of water. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until well combined. Optional, add corn.
Assemble the tacos:
  1. Lay tortillas on a lined baking sheet. On one half of each tortilla, sprinkle cheese and spoon over the beef mixture. Fold the tortillas over into half moons.
Bake until crispy:
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly brush both sides of each folded taco with oil for extra crispiness. Bake for 6–8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp.
Serve:
  1. Serve hot and crispy with your favorite toppings like pickled red onion, sour cream, pico de gallo, and cilantro.

Notes

  • Brush with oil – Lightly brushing both sides of the tortilla with oil before baking gives you that golden, restaurant-style crisp.
  • Don’t overfill – Too much filling makes them hard to fold and keeps them from getting crispy.
  • Flip halfway – Bake on one side, then flip for even crispiness on both sides.

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