Ground Beef Baked Tacos
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Ground Beef Baked Tacos
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Make these delicious ground beef baked tacos for a simple dinner or a gathering!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/8 tsp Cayenne pepper powder
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp water
- 3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 12 street taco size white corn tortillas about 5.5" in diameter
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425F
- Combine salt, black pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper powder in a small bowl
- Mix tomato paste and water in a separate bowl and set to the side
- Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add the ground beef to the pan
- Allow the ground beef to brown for 5 minutes and break it into crumbles as it browns
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the spice mixture and tomato paste and water to the pan
- Mix in the tomato paste and seasonings and saute until completely cooked about 2-3 minutes
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lay 6 corn taco shells on the baking sheet and cover with shredded cheese - You will need to do this twice to make all of the baked tacos
- Place 2 tbsp of taco meat on one side of each taco (see picture above)
- Add the baking sheet to the oven and cook for 3 minutes
- Remove the tacos from the oven and fold each in half and press down lightly to ensure the tacos stay folded
- Return the baking sheet to the oven and cook for 5 minutes
- Remove the baked tacos from the oven and repeat steps 8-12 to make the next 6 tacos
- Allow the tacos to cool slightly, add toppings and enjoy!
Notes
- Freezing Instructions: Allow tacos to cool completely. Wrap in tinfoil in sets of three. Place in an airtight freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Reheating from frozen:
For a crispy shell - open tinfoil packet of tacos and bake on tinfoil at 250F for 15 minutes in an oven or toaster oven. For a soft shell - place on a plate covered with a wet paper towel and microwave for 2-3 minutes.
- For a crispy shell - open tinfoil packet of tacos and bake on tinfoil at 250F for 15 minutes in an oven or toaster oven.
- For a soft shell - place on a plate covered with a wet paper towel and microwave for 2-3 minutes.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1g
Calories
621kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
49g
(98%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
126mg
(42%)
Sodium
1424mg
(59%)
Potassium
713mg
(20%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1008IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
1056mg
(106%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 621 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 621kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 126mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 1424mg | 59% |
| Potassium | 713mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1008IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 1056mg | 106% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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