Crispy Beef Tacos

• servings: 8
• active time: 15 mins
• total time: 30 mins

Ingredients

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Yields: 8 tacos

Ingredients:

– 2 tablespoons olive oil

– 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced

– 3 cloves garlic, mashed

– 1 pound ground beef (90/10)

– 3 tablespoons taco seasoning

(or homemade: 1 tbsp cumin, 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, 2 tsp oregano, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp sea salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper)

– 1 (4.5 oz) can chopped green chilis

– 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped

– 1 lime, juiced

– 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese, divided

– 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas, very soft

– 1 1/2 cups crushed nacho chips

For Serving:

– Guacamole

– Avocado lime crema

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.

2. Heat a pan over medium heat and add olive oil. Once hot, add onion and garlic. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.

3. Add ground beef, taco seasoning, and green chilis. Use a spoon to break down beef into crumbles and cook until browned.

4. Remove pan from heat. Stir in cilantro, 1 cup shredded cheese, and lime juice. Mix until melted and combined.

5. Soften tortillas by microwaving wrapped in damp paper towels for 1 minute.

6. Fill each tortilla with a scoop of meat mixture and a sprinkle of remaining cheese. Gently fold and close.

7. Place tacos on baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, then broil for 2 additional minutes until crispy.

8. Garnish with chopped cilantro, guacamole, or avocado lime crema. Serve.