Crispy Cheesy Beef Tacos
Crispy Cheesy Beef Tacos
Ingredients
For the Taco Filling
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1 tablespoon sriracha, or chili paste
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning, store-bought or homemade
- 1/4 cup water
For Assembling and Crisping
- 8 flour tortillas, 6-inch
- 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
For Serving
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 1/2 cup cilantro lime sauce, or salsa verde
Instructions
- 1
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped yellow onion and sauté until softened, about 3 to 5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Add the ground beef to the skillet with the onions. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
⏱️ 8 min
- 3
Stir in the sriracha (or chili paste), taco seasoning, and water. Mix well to combine, ensuring the meat is thoroughly coated. Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Lay a flour tortilla flat on a clean surface. Sprinkle about 1/4 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese over one half of the tortilla. Spoon approximately 1/4 cup of the seasoned ground beef mixture over the cheese. Top the beef with another sprinkle of shredded cheese.
⏱️ 7 min
- 5
Fold the tortilla in half to enclose the filling, creating a taco shape. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, cheese, and beef mixture.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Heat a separate large, dry skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place 2-3 folded tacos in the hot skillet (do not overcrowd). Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until the tortillas are golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is fully melted and gooey. Press down gently with a spatula to ensure good contact with the pan and to crisp up any cheese that spills out.
⏱️ 10 min
- 7
Remove the crispy cheesy beef tacos from the skillet and serve immediately. Garnish with fresh lime wedges and a side of cilantro lime sauce or salsa verde for dipping.
⏱️ 5 min
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Crispy Cheesy Beef Tacos
Ingredients
For the Taco Filling
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1 tablespoon sriracha, or chili paste
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning, store-bought or homemade
- 1/4 cup water
For Assembling and Crisping
- 8 flour tortillas, 6-inch
- 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
For Serving
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 1/2 cup cilantro lime sauce, or salsa verde
Instructions
- 1
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped yellow onion and sauté until softened, about 3 to 5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Add the ground beef to the skillet with the onions. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
⏱️ 8 min - 3
Stir in the sriracha (or chili paste), taco seasoning, and water. Mix well to combine, ensuring the meat is thoroughly coated. Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Lay a flour tortilla flat on a clean surface. Sprinkle about 1/4 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese over one half of the tortilla. Spoon approximately 1/4 cup of the seasoned ground beef mixture over the cheese. Top the beef with another sprinkle of shredded cheese.
⏱️ 7 min - 5
Fold the tortilla in half to enclose the filling, creating a taco shape. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, cheese, and beef mixture.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Heat a separate large, dry skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place 2-3 folded tacos in the hot skillet (do not overcrowd). Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until the tortillas are golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is fully melted and gooey. Press down gently with a spatula to ensure good contact with the pan and to crisp up any cheese that spills out.
⏱️ 10 min - 7
Remove the crispy cheesy beef tacos from the skillet and serve immediately. Garnish with fresh lime wedges and a side of cilantro lime sauce or salsa verde for dipping.
⏱️ 5 min