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Crunchy Baked Beef Tacos

These crispy baked beef tacos are packed with juicy spiced ground beef, topped with fresh garnishes, and baked to golden perfection. Easy to make and bursting with flavor!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 430 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Skillet Large, for cooking beef
  • 1 Non-stick skillet for softening tortillas
  • 1 Baking sheet lined with parchment or foil

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 3-4 tablespoon avocado oil divided, for cooking and brushing
  • ¼ cup white onion finely diced
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 4-ounce can diced green chiles hot or mild
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 8 tortillas grain-free, Siete cassava or almond flour
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese freshly shredded sharp
  • ½ cup iceberg lettuce finely shredded
  • 1 roma tomato seeded and diced small
  • 2 tablespoon cilantro finely chopped
  • 1 lime cut into wedges
  • hot sauce your favorite

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200°C).
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the ground beef and cook until browned and no longer pink, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat, but leave about 2 tablespoons in pan.
  • Add salt, pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and oregano. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add diced green chiles (with their liquid) and tomato paste. Stir until well combined. Remove from heat and cover to keep warm.
  • Heat ½ teaspoon of avocado oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high. Quickly fry 1 tortilla (30 seconds per side) until soft and flexible. Repeat for all tortillas.
  • Fill each tortilla with about 2 tablespoon of beef, sprinkle with cheese, and fold in half.
  • Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush or spray tops with avocado oil.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, flip, then bake 8-10 minutes more until golden and crispy.
  • Let cool briefly until you can handle them. Gently open each taco and fill with lettuce, tomato, and cilantro.
  • Serve tacos with lime wedges and your favorite hot sauce. Enjoy!

Notes

Store leftover beef filling in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze for longer storage. Reheat tacos in oven at 350°F to regain crispiness.