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A row of crispy, golden Oven-Baked Cheesy Tacos filled with seasoned ground beef and melted cheese.

Oven-Baked Cheesy Tacos (Crispy & Loaded)

Make these oven-baked cheesy tacos for a crunchy, loaded comfort food that fits a low-carb lifestyle. This recipe offers a satisfying crunch perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 15 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Taco Meat
  • 1 lb Ground Beef, 96/4
  • 1 medium (200g) Yellow Onion, diced
  • 5 cloves (25g) Garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt (or 1/4 tsp table salt)
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Crushed Chipotle Pepper
  • 1/2 C (120g) Enchilada Sauce I used Trader Joe's
Oven Baked Tacos
  • 15 Extra Thin Corn Tortillas I used Mission
  • 1 C (112g) Finely Shredded Mozzarella or your choice of cheese
  • 1/2 C (56g) Finely Shredded Reduced Fat Cheddar

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wire rack or baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Add them to a large skillet with the ground beef over medium-high heat.
  2. Cook the beef until no pink remains. Mix the dry spices for the taco meat while the beef cooks. Add the spices towards the end of cooking and stir well.
  3. Reduce the heat. Add the enchilada sauce, stirring everything together until the sauce thickens. Remove the skillet from the heat.
  4. Preheat your oven to 400F (200C).
  5. Wrap the tortillas in a slightly damp paper towel. Microwave them for 45-60 seconds, flipping halfway through. This makes the tortillas easier to fold. Place the warmed tortillas on a large wire rack or baking sheet.
  6. Place a generous pinch of cheese on one half of each tortilla. Add the beef mixture, followed by another pinch of cheese. Fold the tortillas in half, pressing down gently to seal.
  7. Spray the tops of the tacos with cooking spray. Place a baking sheet on top of the tacos to prevent them from opening while baking.
  8. Bake for 14-18 minutes or until the tacos are golden brown and crisp. Check them during baking because the extra thin tortillas can burn quickly.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 11gFat: 4g

Notes

Each taco has 3 Smart Points. You can swap the mozzarella and cheddar for monterey jack or another melty cheese. You could also reduce the cheese amount to lower the calories since this recipe is extra cheesy.
If you use a fattier meat, drain some of the fat before adding the spice and enchilada sauce to avoid soggy tortillas or runoff during baking.
To reheat, air fry or bake at 400F for 3-5 minutes. The time may change based on how many tacos you reheat at once.

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