Crispy Baked Beef Tacos
Crispy baked beef tacos are the kind of easy dinner that also works perfectly as a party appetizer.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 20 tacos
Calories: 160kcal
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ small onion diced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 jalapeño pepper seeded and minced
- 1 can petite diced tomatoes undrained
- 2 cups cheddar cheese grated
- 10 small flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- For Serving: avocado sour cream, salsa
In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the onion, crumbling it as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
Add the taco seasoning, jalapeno pepper, and diced tomatoes with their juices. Bring to a boil, then reduce and simmer for 10 minutes.
Sprinkle cheese on one half of a tortilla, then spread on some of the meat mixture. Fold the tortilla over and press to seal. Continue until all tortillas are filled.
Wipe out the skillet and return it to the stovetop over medium heat. Add a tablespoon of oil. Place the folded tortillas in the pan and fry for a couple of minutes on each side until browned and crispy.
Serve with avocado, sour cream, and salsa.
Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 368mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 329IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 1mg