Description
These Crispy Beef Tacos are baked, not fried, making them a healthier alternative without sacrificing flavor. Filled with seasoned ground beef, melty cheese, and topped with a zesty chipotle crema, these tacos are sure to be a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
For the tacos
- Oil (canola, vegetable, or olive oil)
- 1 lb. ground beef (85% lean/15% fat or 90/10)
- 2 Tbsp. taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1, 4 oz. can diced green chiles
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 oz. colby jack cheese, shredded, divided
- 8–10, 6-inch white or yellow corn tortillas
Chipotle crema
- 1/2 cup – 3/4 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 tsp. honey or sugar
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- 1 clove garlic
- Salt, to taste
For serving
- Sour cream
- Shredded lettuce
- Fresh cilantro
- Pico de gallo
- Guacamole
- Pickled red onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F and lightly oil or spray 2 baking sheets. Set aside.
- Cook the beef: Cook ground beef in a skillet, then add taco seasoning, water, garlic, lime juice, diced green chiles, salt, and pepper. Stir in shredded cheese.
- Prepare the tortillas: Microwave tortillas wrapped in a damp paper towel to make them pliable.
- Fill and bake: Spread beef mixture on tortillas, top with cheese, fold, brush with oil, and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Make the chipotle crema: Blend Mexican crema or sour cream with chipotle peppers, honey, lime juice, garlic, and salt until smooth.
- Serve: Serve tacos with desired toppings and chipotle crema.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the oven for 10 minutes or microwave for about 1 minute.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 322 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 521mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 67mg
