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Ground Beef Baked Tacos Recipe

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Ground Beef Baked Tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make meal featuring seasoned ground beef and melted cheese baked inside corn tortillas until perfectly crispy. These tacos are baked in the oven to achieve a warm, melty, and slightly crispy texture, making them a fantastic quick dinner option for taco lovers.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 12 tacos

Ingredients

Meat and Seasoning

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper powder

Additional Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 12 street taco size white corn tortillas (about 5.5″ in diameter)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for baking the tacos.
  2. Mix Spices: In a small bowl, combine salt, black pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and cayenne pepper powder and set aside.
  3. Prepare Tomato Mixture: In a separate bowl, mix the tomato paste and water until combined and set aside.
  4. Brown the Ground Beef: Heat a frying pan over medium heat, add the ground beef, and cook for about 5 minutes, breaking it into crumbles as it browns.
  5. Add Seasonings and Tomato Paste: Reduce the heat to medium-low, then add the spice mixture and tomato paste-water mix to the beef. Stir well and sauté until the beef is fully cooked, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  6. Arrange Tacos for Baking: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lay 6 corn tortillas on the sheet and sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over them.
  7. Add Meat to Tacos: Spoon approximately 2 tablespoons of the cooked taco meat onto one side of each tortilla with cheese.
  8. First Bake: Place the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 3 minutes until the cheese starts melting.
  9. Fold the Tacos: Remove the tacos from the oven and fold each tortilla in half, pressing down lightly so they hold their shape.
  10. Second Bake: Return the folded tacos to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes to crisp the edges and fully melt the cheese.
  11. Repeat for Remaining Tacos: Remove the finished tacos and repeat steps 6 through 10 with the remaining 6 tortillas and filling.
  12. Serve: Allow the baked tacos to cool slightly, add your favorite toppings, and enjoy your delicious ground beef baked tacos!

Notes

  • You can customize the spice amounts to suit your heat preference, reducing cayenne if desired.
  • Use parchment paper on the baking sheet to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
  • Leftover taco meat can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and used in other dishes.
  • Top tacos with fresh ingredients like diced onions, cilantro, sour cream, or guacamole for added flavor.
  • For a crispy shell, avoid overfilling the tacos before folding and baking.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/ground-beef-baked-tacos-recipe/