Crunchy Baked Beef Tacos As seen on The Defined Dish Bookmark recipe Print recipe Download recipe Share Total Time 40 minutes Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 20 minutes Rating 5 out of 5 stars (14) Ingredients 4 servings avocado oil (you'll use about 3-4 tablespoons total)1/4 cup very finely diced white onion1 lb ground beef1 tsp kosher salt1/2 tsp black pepper1/2 tsp chili powder1/2 tsp garlic powder1/2 tsp onion powder1/2 tsp ground cumin1/2 tsp dried oregano1 [4-ounce] can diced green chiles (I use hot, but you can opt for the mild ones if you prefer)1 tbsp tomato paste8 tortillas (I use Siete Foods grain-free tortillas and I prefer either the cassava blend or almond flour)1 cup freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese1/2 cup finely shredded iceberg lettuce, (about 1/4 head of lettuce)1 roma tomato, (seeded and diced small )2 tbsp finely chopped cilantroyour favorite hot sauce1 lime, (cut into wedges) Calories Kid-FriendlyBakingDinnerDairyGluten-FreeIntermediateFryingMexicanVegetablesSpicyCrispyMeatMain Courses ... How would you rate this recipe? 1 stars 2 stars 3 stars 4 stars 5 stars Preparation Inline ingredients (beta) Cook mode Click to complete Step 1 Preheat the oven to 400℉ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Step 2 Heat a large skillet over medium high heat with 1 tablespoon of avocado oil. Add the onions, ground beef, salt and pepper and cook, breaking up the meat with the edge of a spoon, until it is cooked through and no longer pink, about 7 minutes. You want to really break up the meat so it's super small and there are no large chunks. Drain off any excess fat, but reserve about 2 tablespoons in the pan. Step 3 Add the chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and oregano and cook, stirring until spices are fragrant and incorporated into the meat, 1 to 2 minutes. Step 4 Pour in the diced green chiles (undrained) and the tomato paste into the meat and toss until well combined with the meat and there are no lumps. Step 5 Remove from heat, cover, and keep the meat mixture warm while you prepare the tortillas. Step 6 In a small, separate non-stick skillet, heat 1/2 tsp of avocado oil over medium-high heat and quickly fry 1 tortilla (about 30 seconds on each side) until flexible and easy to fold. Set the tortilla on the prepared baking sheet and scoop about 2 tablespoons of beef onto one side of the tortilla. Step 7 Sprinkle about 2 tablespoon of cheese onto the beef then gently fold the tortilla in half, forming a taco. Continue frying, filling, and folding the tacos (adding more oil to the skillet as needed) until you’ve used all the filling. Step 8 If for some reason the tops of your tortillas look dry, either brush or spray with avocado oil to ensure they will crisp up in the oven. Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and cook until the tacos are crispy and golden browned on the edges, about 10 minutes. Step 9 Remove from the oven and let cool just until you can handle the tacos. Using your hands, gently open the tacos to fill with the sliced lettuce, diced tomatoes, and chopped cilantro. Step 10 Serve with lime wedges and your favorite hot sauce. Enjoy!
