Description
Crispy baked ground beef tacos with golden flaky crusts and seasoned meat fillings. This oil-free seasonal method delivers restaurant-style quality with a dairy-free coconut oil alternative for authentic Mexican-American flavor.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef (90% lean) or turkey/plant-based alternative
12 (6-inch) whole wheat tortillas (gluten-free option available)
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons blackening spice blend (or substitute with chili powder/cumin)
1 small diced Mexican onion (1 cup volume)
Unflavored coconut oil (for baking sheet preparation)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
Combine beef, onion, salt, and spices in bowl
Mix thoroughly with hands
Let mixture rest 15 minutes
Coat baking sheet with coconut oil
Divide meat mixture into 12 equal portions
Shape each into taco using tortilla as mold
Crimp edges for traditional fold
Slide tacos onto prepared sheet
Bake 12-15 minutes, rotating for even browning
Let rest 5 minutes before serving
Notes
For extra crispiness: add 1 tbsp coconut flour to meat mixture
Use parchment paper if baking sheet nonstick
Thigh meat ensures even cooking
Gluten contamination risk note: verify tortillas are certified gluten-free if needed
Substitute coconut oil with other neutral baking oil if preferred
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Meals
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg