Cost: $18
Servings: 5 people
Equipment
- Skillet
- baking sheet
- Spatula
Ingredients
For the Ground Beef Filling:
- 1½ pounds ground beef
- ½ cup diced white onion about ½ medium onion
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons water as needed
Homemade Taco Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1½ teaspoons ground cumin
- 1½ teaspoons paprika
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon onion powder
- ¾ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¾ teaspoon salt to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper optional, for heat
For the Tacos:
- 10-12 small flour tortillas
- 1½ to 2 cups shredded cheese cheddar, Mexican blend, or pepper jack
- Avocado oil spray or similar cooking spray
For Toppings:
- shredded lettuce
- 1 cup pico de gallo homemade or store-bought
- 1 cup diced tomatoes optional
- 1 lime cut into wedges (optional)
For Serving:
- 1 cup cilantro lime crema such as Don Pancho
Instructions
- Sauté onions until softened.
- Add ground beef and cook through.
- Stir in seasoning + tomato paste. Add water if needed.
- Spray tortillas, fill with beef + cheese, fold.
- Bake at 425°F for 10–12 minutes.
- Broil 1–2 minutes until crispy.
- Add toppings and cilantro lime crema.
Notes
Shredding your own cheese instead of using pre-shredded helps it melt better and gives you that perfectly cheesy, crispy baked taco texture.
Broiling step is key for crispiness.
Don’t overfill tortillas.
Great for leftovers.
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcal