Description
Enjoy crispy ground beef tacos with melted cheese and rich enchilada sauce baked to perfection. This quick and easy recipe uses oven baking to create deliciously crunchy tacos filled with seasoned beef and gooey cheese, perfect for a family meal or casual gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Mixture
- 1 pound lean ground beef (90%)
- 1 packet of taco seasoning
- 3/4 cup red enchilada sauce
Tortillas & Cheese
- 10 corn tortillas
- 2 1/2 cups Oaxaca cheese, Mexican cheese, or Monterey Jack, shredded
Others
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking the tacos to achieve crispiness.
- Prepare the Ground Beef: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until fully browned. Stir in the taco seasoning and red enchilada sauce, allowing it to simmer briefly before removing from heat to meld the flavors.
- Warm the Tortillas: Stack the corn tortillas and wrap them in a damp paper towel. Microwave for 30 to 60 seconds until soft and pliable to prevent cracking when folded.
- Assemble the Tacos: Lightly brush one side of each tortilla with olive oil and place them oiled side down on a baking sheet. Add 2 tablespoons of shredded cheese on half of each tortilla, top with approximately 1/4 cup of the seasoned beef, then sprinkle with 2 more tablespoons of cheese. Fold the tortilla over the filling to form a taco shape.
- Arrange and Bake: Place the assembled tacos in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 16 minutes or until the tortillas are crispy and the cheese is melted perfectly.
- Rest and Serve: Allow the tacos to cool for 3 minutes before serving to let the filling set, making them easier to handle and enjoy.
Notes
- Use 90% lean ground beef for a balance of flavor and less grease.
- Microwaving tortillas wrapped in a damp towel helps make them pliable and prevents cracking.
- Brush olive oil on the tortilla surface to achieve extra crispiness during baking.
- Let taco rest for a few minutes after baking to firm up the filling for easier eating.
- Can be served with your favorite toppings such as salsa, sour cream, or guacamole if desired.
