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Crispy Oven Baked Tacos

Golden, crunchy oven baked tacos filled with seasoned beef and melty cheese, no frying required.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Taco Filling
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • 0.75 cup salsa thick
Assembly
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet and sauté onion and garlic until soft.
  3. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
  4. Stir in seasoning, spices, and salsa. Simmer until thick.
  5. Fill tortillas with beef and cheese, fold and place on baking sheet.
  6. Bake 10 minutes, flip, and bake another 8–10 minutes until crispy.
  7. Garnish and serve hot.

Notes

For extra crunch, brush tortillas lightly with oil before baking.