Ingredients
For the Beef Filling
- 1 pound lean ground beef (90%)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 3/4 cup red enchilada sauce
For Assembly
- 2 1/2 cups Oaxaca cheese, Mexican cheese blend, or Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)
- 10 corn tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). This ensures your tacos bake up deliciously crisp.
- Prepare the Beef Filling: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and no longer pink. Stir in the taco seasoning and enchilada sauce. Mix well and let it simmer for a minute or two to meld the flavors. Remove from heat.
- Warm the Tortillas: Wrap the corn tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30–60 seconds, until they are soft and pliable. This step prevents them from cracking when folded.
- Assemble the Tacos: Brush one side of each tortilla lightly with olive oil. Place the tortillas oil-side down on a baking sheet. On one half of each tortilla, scatter 2 tablespoons of cheese, then spoon 1/4 cup of the beef mixture on top, and finish with 2 additional tablespoons of cheese. Fold each tortilla over to seal in the filling.
- Arrange and Bake: Repeat the assembly process with the remaining tortillas. Arrange the filled tacos in a single layer on your baking sheet. Bake for about 16 minutes, or until the tortillas are golden and crispy and the cheese is melted.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the tacos to cool for 3 minutes before serving. This helps the crispy tortillas firm up and makes them easier to handle.
Notes
- Warm Tortillas: Make sure your tortillas are warm and pliable before folding. If they crack or won’t stay folded, secure them with a toothpick until after baking.
- Best Pan Choice: Bake tacos directly on a nonstick or ceramic sheet pan for the best crispy results. Avoid foil as tortillas may stick.
- Customize: Add your favorite toppings after baking, such as shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, avocado, or salsa.
- Cheese Options: Oaxaca, Mexican blend, or Monterey Jack all melt beautifully in this recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 524
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: —
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: —
- Trans Fat: 0.6g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: —
