Crispy Ground Beef Tacos (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Components
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1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
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1 packet taco seasoning
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3/4 cup red enchilada sauce
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2 1/2 cups shredded Oaxaca cheese, Mexican blend cheese, or Monterey Jack
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10 corn tortillas
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1 tablespoon olive oil
# Instructions:
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Set the oven to 450°F (232°C) to ensure even crisping of the tortillas.
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Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until fully browned. Stir in the taco seasoning and red enchilada sauce. Reduce heat and simmer briefly until heated through, then remove skillet from heat.
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Wrap the corn tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30–60 seconds until pliable.
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Brush one side of each tortilla lightly with olive oil. Place tortillas, oiled side down, on a baking sheet. Add 2 tablespoons of cheese to half of each tortilla, then top with 1/4 cup of the beef mixture. Sprinkle 2 more tablespoons of cheese over the beef. Fold tortillas in half over the filling.
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Place the filled tortillas in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 16 minutes, or until tortillas are crisp and cheese is melted.
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Let tacos rest on the baking sheet for 3 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set.
# Notes:
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Ensure tortillas are thoroughly warmed before folding to avoid cracking; use a damp towel in the microwave for optimal pliability.
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Bake tacos directly on a nonstick or ceramic baking sheet to prevent sticking; do not use aluminum foil.
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If tortillas do not stay folded, secure with toothpicks during baking.