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Crispy Baked Ground Beef Tacos

Crispy Baked Ground Beef Tacos with Creamy Chipotle Sauce

Delicious crispy baked ground beef tacos topped with creamy chipotle sauce for a delightful meal experience.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 tacos
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 322

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef preferably lean
  • 2 Tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lime lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 can diced green chiles 4 oz
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 8 oz colby jack cheese shredded, divided
  • 8-10 pieces corn tortillas (6-inch)
  • 1/2 - 3/4 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
  • 2 pieces chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1 tsp honey or sugar
  • 1/2 lime lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic for crema
  • salt to taste
  • 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
  • food processor
  • Microwave

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Lightly oil or spray 2 baking sheets with nonstick spray.
  2. Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a medium sized skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink; drain the excess fat.
  3. Return to the burner and add the taco seasoning, water, garlic, lime juice, diced green chiles, salt, and pepper. Cook until most of the moisture has evaporated, stirring occasionally, 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 the tortillas in a slightly damp paper towel and microwave for 45-60 seconds, flipping them halfway through. If the tortillas aren’t pliable, microwave again for about 10 seconds.
  6. On one half of each tortilla, spread about ¼ cup of the beef mixture and top with a little shredded cheese. Fold the tortilla over to seal, and lightly brush the top with a little more oil. Repeat with the remaining filling and tortillas.
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until hot and crispy.
  8. While the tacos are baking, make the chipotle crema by blending all crema ingredients in a food processor until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  9. Serve the tacos with your favorite toppings and the crema.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 322kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 18gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 521mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Feel free to customize by using different types of protein, cheese, or additional toppings according to your preference.

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