How do you get taco shells crispy?

The secret to crispy taco shells is baking them at a high temperature and making sure they’re lightly coated in oil or butter. Once filled and folded, place the tacos on a sheet pan and bake at 400°F for about 15 minutes. For an extra crunch, finish them under the broiler for 2-3 minutes.

What beef is best for beef tacos?

For ground beef tacos, go with 85/15 or 90/10 ground beef. It keeps the tacos juicy without turning greasy. If you're using leftover burgers or cooked beef, just chop or crumble it up and reheat it with a little seasoning. Works like a charm!

Can I use baked tacos or chicken in baked tacos?

Absolutely! Ground turkey or chicken is a great substitute for ground beef in this recipe. Just season it well and cook it the same way—it’ll work perfectly in your crispy tacos.

Can I use a pre-made taco seasoning?

Yes! If you’ve got a packet of taco seasoning in the pantry, use it. It’s a quick shortcut and still delivers great flavor. Most individual packets are designed for 1 pound of meat, so adjust the amount based on how bold you want the flavor.

Crispy Oven Baked Tacos

Name: Crispy Oven Baked Tacos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 28 min
Total time: 38 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Oil or melted butter; ⅓ cup diced sweet onion; 1 lb ground beef; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon sea salt; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon onion powder; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles, optional; 10 tortillas; 1-1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican style blend)

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Recipe

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Crispy Oven Baked Tacos

These oven baked tacos are crispy, golden perfection. They’re easy to make and bake all together on a single sheet pan. Fill them with your favorite ground meat and cheese for simple weeknight meal the whole family will love!

Prep: 10Cook: 28Total: 38 minutes

Servings: 4 1x

Ingredients

Oil or melted butter
⅓ cup diced sweet onion
1 lb ground beef
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles, optional
10 tortillas
1–1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican style blend)

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Instructions

Prep: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line one large or two medium baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
Brown: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 2-3 minutes. Add the ground beef, stirring to break up and crumble. Add the chili powder, salt, cumin, oregano, garlic, onion, and pepper and mix it into the beef as it cooks. Cook the beef until browned and the moisture has evaporated off, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the green chiles.
Grease: Brush melted butter or oil on the prepared baking sheet(s) and lay the tortillas on top.
Assemble: Sprinkle one tablespoon of cheese onto one side of each tortilla. Spoon 3-4 tablespoons of the beef on top of the cheese, then sprinkle about one tablespoon of cheese on top of the beef.
Fold and Bake: Fold the other side of each tortilla over and flatten to seal. Bake for 15-17 minutes, or until crispy and golden brown around the edges. Serve with diced tomatoes, chopped lettuce, guacamole, or sour cream!

Notes

If you want it extra crispy, bake the tacos for 15 minutes, then finish under the broiler for 2-3 minutes.
The best tortillas for this recipe are white corn tortillas, or Siete almond flour or cassava flour tortillas. They fold over easily and won’t break when baking.
Depending on the brand, you may want to heat the tortillas gently in the microwave before assembling the tacos to make them more pliable.
Brush extra melted butter or oil on top of the tortillas after folded over if they aren’t greased well to improve the texture.
I typically use a 6-inch tortilla for this recipe. If your tortillas are larger or smaller, make sure to adjust the amount of filling you use.

Recipe By: Noelle Tarr, NTP, CPT

Find it online: https://coconutsandkettlebells.com/crispy-oven-baked-tacos/