Description
These Ground Beef Baked Tacos are a delightful mix of flavors, featuring seasoned beef and gooey cheese stuffed into soft tortillas. Perfect for a quick dinner or a fun family meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper powder
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp water
- 3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 12 street taco size white corn tortillas (about 5.5″ in diameter)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Mix salt, black pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
- In another bowl, combine tomato paste and water; set aside.
- Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add the ground beef.
- Brown the beef for about 5 minutes, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks.
- Lower the heat to medium-low and add the spice mixture along with the tomato paste and water.
- Stir until everything is well mixed and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place 6 corn taco shells on the sheet and sprinkle with shredded cheese. Repeat for another 6 tacos.
- Spoon 2 tablespoons of the taco meat into each shell.
- Bake in the oven for 3 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, fold each taco in half, and press gently to keep them folded.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove and let cool slightly. Add your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to add toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, and sour cream for more flavor.
For a spicier kick, increase the cayenne pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg