Crispy Ground Beef Tacos (Easy Weeknight Dinner!)
These crispy ground beef tacos are a quick and easy weeknight favorite! The tortillas bake up perfectly crunchy while the cheesy beef filling stays juicy and flavorful. Serve them with salsa, queso, or guacamole for a fun and delicious dinner that everyone will love!
Ingredients
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1 lb lean ground beef (90%)
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1 packet taco seasoning
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¾ cup red enchilada sauce
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2 ½ cups Oaxaca cheese, Mexican blend, or Monterey Jack (shredded)
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10 corn tortillas
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1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
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Prep the Oven
Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). -
Cook the Beef
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks.
Add taco seasoning and enchilada sauce. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, then remove from heat. -
Warm the Tortillas
Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30–60 seconds until soft and pliable. -
Assemble the Tacos
Brush one side of each tortilla lightly with olive oil, oiled side down on a baking sheet.
Add 2 tbsp cheese to half of each tortilla, ¼ cup beef, then 2 tbsp more cheese.
Fold to close. -
Bake Until Crispy
Arrange folded tacos in a single layer.
Bake for 16 minutes or until golden, crispy, and the cheese melts. -
Cool & Serve
Let rest for a few minutes, then serve with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole!
Notes
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Warm tortillas before folding to prevent cracking.
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Avoid foil on the baking sheet — tacos may stick. Use nonstick bakeware.
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Extra crispy? Flip halfway through the bake time.
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Make ahead: Cook the beef filling up to 2 days early and refrigerate.