Crispy Beef Tacos Recipe

Name: Crispy Beef Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 8 corn tortillas; nonstick cooking spray; 1 tbsp. olive oil; 1 small red onion; 2 clove garlic; 3/4 lb. 90 percent lean ground beef; 1/4 tsp. kosher salt; 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper; 1 tbsp. sun-dried tomato paste; 1 tsp. red pepper flakes; 1 tsp. dried oregano; 1 can low-sodium tomato sauce; 1/2 c. fresh cilantro; 4 scallions; 2 c. Shredded lettuce; 1/2 c. reduced-fat shredded Cheddar cheese; 1 jalapeno; 1/4 c. fat-free sour cream

Servings: persons

8 corn tortillas
nonstick cooking spray
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 small red onion
2 clove garlic
3/4 lb. 90 percent lean ground beef
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp. sun-dried tomato paste
1 tsp. red pepper flakes
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 can low-sodium tomato sauce
1/2 c. fresh cilantro
4 scallions
2 c. Shredded lettuce
1/2 c. reduced-fat shredded Cheddar cheese
1 jalapeno
1/4 c. fat-free sour cream

1
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Wrap the tortillas in damp paper towels and microwave on high for 30 seconds, until pliable.
2
Discard the paper towels and coat the tortillas with nonstick spray.
3
Fold the tortillas over the lip of a 13-by-9 inch baking dish with handles.
4
Bake until crisp and firm, about 15 minutes.
5
In a large nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
6
When the oil is hot, add the onion and garlic.
7
Cook and stir for a few minutes, until soft.
8
Add the beef, breaking the meat up with the back of a spoon, until cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes.
9
Season with salt and pepper.
10
Add the sun-dried tomato paste, red pepper flakes, oregano, and cumin, stirring to combine.
11
Stir in the tomato sauce.
12
Cook for another 5 minutes, until the mixture is thick.
13
Remove from the heat and add the cilantro and scallions.
14
To serve, put a couple of tablespoons of the meat mixture in a taco shell.
15
Top with lettuce, cheese, jalapeno, and sour cream.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 corn tortillas, nonstick cooking spray, 1 tbsp. olive oil, 1 small red onion, and more.

Yes, Crispy Beef Tacos falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Crispy Beef Tacos

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