Crispy Beef Tacos (Baked Not Fried!)

Name: Crispy Beef Tacos (Baked Not Fried!)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: oil (can use canola, vegetable, or olive oil); 1 lb. ground beef (85% lean/15% fat or 90/10.); 2 Tbsp. taco seasoning (I just used seasoning from a packet for convenience!); 1/2 cup water; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 lime, juiced; 1, 4 oz. can diced green chiles; salt and pepper, to taste; 8 oz. colby jack cheese, shredded, divided; 8-10, 6-inch white corn tortillas; 1/2 cup - 3/4 cup Mexican crema or sour cream; 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce; 1 tsp. honey or sugar; 1/2 lime, juice; 1 clove garlic; salt to taste; sour cream, shredded lettuce finely chopped, fresh cilantro, pico de gallo, guacamole, pickled red onions, etc

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:15min

These Crispy Beef Tacos offer all the crunchy goodness of a traditional taco but without all the excess oil! You will love how easy they are to bring together in less than 30 minutes and the simple-to-make chipotle crema to dip and dunk! Add all of your favorite fresh and vibrant taco toppings to add color and of course enhance the overall taste experience. Make them for your next weeknight dinner or a party snack!

Updated at: Fri, 21 Mar 2025 13:06:25 GMT