Crispy Ground Beef Baked Tacos

Crispy Baked Ground Beed Tacos on a plate with salsa

5 from 2 votes

Crispy Ground Beef Baked Tacos

The crispy baked ground beef taco recipe is a perfect addition to any party spread, offering a delightful combination of crunchy corn taco shells and savory ground beef filling. This recipe is versatile, allowing you to make 18 regular-sized tacos or more bite-sized street taco appetizers. With the ease of baking, these tacos are not only delicious but also convenient, making them an excellent choice for feeding a crowd at any gathering.

Course Appetizer and Main Dish

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword baked, ground beef, tacos

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Servings servings

Calories 402kcal

Author Laura

Equipment

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp cumin
⅛ tsp cayenne pepper powder optional
2 Tbsp tomato paste
1 Tbsp water
3 cups shredded cheddar and Monterrey jack blend
18 corn tortillas about 6" in diameter

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
In a skillet, over medium heat, add the ground beef to the pan and brown until fully cooked. Drain off any excess grease.
Lower heat, add salt, black pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, water, and tomato paste. Stir until evenly distributed throughout the meat. Allow to simmer together for about 2-3 minutes until thickened.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lay 6 corn taco shells on the baking sheet. Cover one half of the tortilla with shredded cheese. Cover the other half of each tortilla with 1/8 cup of taco meat.
Place in a 425 degree oven for 3 minutes. Remove the tacos from the oven and fold the cheese half over the beef half. Press down lightly to ensure the tacos stay folded.
Return the baking sheet to the oven to bake at 425 degrees for 5 minutes. Serve with desired toppings.

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