Crispy Beef Tacos
Crispy baked beef tacos are the kind of easy dinner that also works perfectly as a party appetizer.
Servings: 20 tacos
Calories: 160kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 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
- avocado, sour cream, salsa for serving
Instructions
- 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.
- You can fry them on the stove top. 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.
- You can bake them at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway.
- You can air fry them at 400°F for 7-8 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Serve with avocado, sour cream, and salsa.
Nutrition
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