Description
Juicy ground beef in golden, crispy shells baked with smoky paprika and cumin. Twice-baked for perfect texture, these tacos pair well with fresh toppings like salsa and lime for a satisfying Tex-Mex experience.
Ingredients
1 lb (450g) ground beef
12 small (6-inch) whole wheat tortillas
2 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
Optional: Spanish-style chili blend
Instructions
Pat beef dry; cook in a skillet until browned, 8-10 minutes
Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C); line baking sheet with parchment paper
Stack 4 tortillas, cut crosswise into 16 squares for even crisping
Arrange tortilla pieces on baking sheet in a single layer
Bake until golden and crisp, 8-10 minutes per side
Remove shells; place beef-topped shells into oven for 3-5 minutes
Notes
Rub seasoned beef into tortilla shells before second bake for intensified flavor
Use convection setting for faster crisping
Bake tortillas in batches to avoid overcrowding
Avoid large tortillas (e.g., 10-inch) for better surface area
Add toppings post-baking for optimal crispiness
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Meals
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tacos per serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg