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Crispy Baked Ground Beef Tacos

Crispy Baked Ground Beef Tacos with Chipotle Crema Recipe

These crispy baked ground beef tacos are a delicious twist on a classic dish, topped with creamy chipotle crema.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 tacos
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 322

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • skillet
  • baking sheets
  • Microwave
  • food processor

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Lightly oil or spray 2 baking sheets with nonstick spray. 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 to the burner and add in taco seasoning, water, garlic, lime juice, diced green chiles, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook until most moisture has evaporated, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheese and mix until combined. Turn off the burner and remove from heat.
  5. Wrap tortillas in a slightly damp paper towel and microwave for 45-60 seconds, flipping halfway through. Microwave again for about 10 seconds if needed.
  6. Spread about ¼ cup of the beef mixture on one half of the tortilla. Top with a little bit of shredded cheese.
  7. Fold the tortilla over to seal and lightly brush the top with more oil. Repeat with remaining filling and tortillas.
  8. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until hot and crispy (no need to flip).
Chipotle Crema
  1. While baking, make the chipotle crema by blitzing all ingredients in a food processor until smooth. Taste and adjust as necessary.
  2. Serve tacos with your favorite toppings and the chipotle crema.

Nutrition

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

Notes

Customization is encouraged; feel free to swap proteins or add other ingredients to suit your tastes.

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