Name: Crunchy Baked Beef Tacos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Ingredients: 1 tbsp avocado oil (plus more for tortillas); ¼ cup finely diced white onion; 1 lb ground beef; 1 tsp kosher salt; ½ tsp black pepper; ½ tsp chili powder; ½ tsp garlic powder; ½ tsp onion powder; ½ tsp ground cumin; ½ tsp dried oregano; 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles (with liquid); 1 tbsp tomato paste; 8 tortillas (cassava or almond flour tortillas recommended); 1 cup freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese; ½ cup finely shredded iceberg lettuce; 1 roma tomato, seeded and diced; 2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro; Lime wedges; Hot sauce (your favorite)

Description

Perfect for busy nights, these cheesy, oven-baked beef tacos are simple to prep and loaded with flavor—crunchy, savory, and always a hit.

Ingredients

For the Beef Filling:

1 tbsp avocado oil (plus more for tortillas)

¼ cup finely diced white onion

1 lb ground beef

1 tsp kosher salt

½ tsp black pepper

½ tsp chili powder

½ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp onion powder

½ tsp ground cumin

½ tsp dried oregano

1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles (with liquid)

1 tbsp tomato paste

For the Tacos:

8 tortillas (cassava or almond flour tortillas recommended)

1 cup freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese

For Topping:

½ cup finely shredded iceberg lettuce

1 roma tomato, seeded and diced

2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro

Lime wedges

Hot sauce (your favorite)

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Instructions

Preheat Oven:
Preheat to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Cook the Beef:
In a skillet, heat 1 tbsp avocado oil over medium-high. Add onion, ground beef, salt, and pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat until no longer pink (7 minutes). Drain excess fat, leaving about 2 tbsp in the pan.

Season the Meat:
Stir in chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and oregano. Cook 1–2 minutes. Add green chiles and tomato paste, stirring until well combined. Remove from heat and keep warm.

Prepare the Tortillas:
In a skillet, heat ½ tsp avocado oil over medium-high. Lightly fry each tortilla for 30 seconds per side to make them pliable. Place on prepared baking sheet.

Assemble the Tacos:
Add 2 tbsp beef and 2 tbsp cheese to each tortilla, then fold gently in half. Repeat with all tortillas. Brush tops lightly with oil if dry.

Bake:
Bake for 10 minutes, or until tortillas are golden and crisp.

Top and Serve:
Open slightly and fill with lettuce, tomato, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges and hot sauce.

Notes

Siete grain-free tortillas work great for gluten-free diets.

Prepping the beef mixture ahead saves time.

Fry tortillas just enough to make them flexible, not crispy.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner / Tacos
Method: Baked
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired