Name: Baked Crispy Beef, Cheddar, and Pickle Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tbsp chili powder; 1/2 tbsp cumin; 1/2 tbsp. paprika; 1/2 tbsp oregano; 1/2 tbsp garlic powder; 1/2 tbsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp coriander; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp pepper; 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper; 1 lb 95% lean ground beef; 1/3 cup water; 1/2 tbsp cornstarch; 8 corn tortillas; 1/2 cup reduced fat shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup dill pickles, chopped

By Kristen McCaffrey

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308 CALORIES 27g CARBS 9g FAT 32g PROTEIN

Baked Crispy Beef, Cheddar, and Pickle Tacos Recipe

Let’s talk tacos for a minute. In my world there are two types of tacos the authentic real tacos that I am lucky to find all over LA and then there are the tacos I grew up eating. Let’s call them gringo tacos. They almost always included ground beef, shredded iceberg, crispy taco shells, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, that weird taco sauce that comes in packets, and in my house the crowning ingredient lots of chopped pickles. Not a taco I think you could find anywhere in Mexico, but a taco I love and a taste of home.

Recently I had a serious craving for these tacos and this was the result. Crispy, crunchy American taco goodness bubbling with melted cheddar cheese and stuffed with pickles. They are really delicious, like really really delicious. And for those of you in LA, they mirror the crispy deep fried pockets of gringo taco joy they serve at Malo, just a touch healthier. Yum.

The Recipe

Baked Crispy Beef, Cheddar, and Pickle Tacos

PREP TIME: 15 Min

COOK TIME: 25 Min

TOTAL TIME: 40 Min

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Gluten Free

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Ingredients

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1 tbsp chili powder
1/2 tbsp cumin
1/2 tbsp. paprika
1/2 tbsp oregano
1/2 tbsp garlic powder
1/2 tbsp onion powder
1/2 tsp coriander
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 lb 95% lean ground beef
1/3 cup water
1/2 tbsp cornstarch
8 U corn tortillas
1/2 cup reduced fat shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup dill pickles, chopped

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Nutritional Facts

Serving Size: 2 crispy tacos

Amount Per Serving

Calories 308

Calories from Fat 29

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9g

14%

Saturated Fat 4g

17%

Monounsaturated Fat 2g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 74mg

25%

Sodium 698mg

30%

Total Carbohydrate 27g

Dietary Fiber 5g

19%

Sugars 1g

Protein 32g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

The Nutritional Values provided are estimates only and may vary based on the preparation method.

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Instructions

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Mix together the chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, coriander, salt, pepper, and cayenne to create the taco seasoning.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with foil. Spray with cooking spray.

Brown the beef in a skillet until cooked through. Drain any excess fat. If you like you could add vegetables during this step. Diced onions, diced red and yellow peppers, or diced zucchini would be delicious.

Whisk together the water and cornstarch. Add to the pan along with the taco seasoning and bring to a simmer. Let simmer for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens.

Microwave the tortillas for 30 seconds to one minute until nice and soft.

Line up corn tortillas and sprinkle 1/2 of the tortilla with cheddar cheese.

Top with about 1/4 cup of beef mixture. Make sure to not overfill or they won’t close. Top with pickles and remaining shredded cheese. Fold over the tortilla. If needed you could place another baking sheet on top to hold down the tortillas, but I didn’t need to.

Bake for 10-15 minutes until they begin to brown. Flip over and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes.

Serve with your favorite salsa, guacamole, and/or light sour cream.

Nutritional Facts

Serving Size: 2 crispy tacos

Amount Per Serving

Calories 308

Calories from Fat 29

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9g

14%

Saturated Fat 4g

17%

Monounsaturated Fat 2g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 74mg

25%

Sodium 698mg

30%

Total Carbohydrate 27g

Dietary Fiber 5g

19%

Sugars 1g

Protein 32g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

The Nutritional Values provided are estimates only and may vary based on the preparation method.

About the author Meet Kristen McCaffrey

Hi, I’m the cookbook author, recipe developer, and food enthusiast behind Slender Kitchen. I am obsessed with making healthy food that is easy to prepare and absolutely delicious. Meal planning is my secret weapon and I hope I can make meal time easier for you with our tried and tested recipes and foolproof meal plans. Learn More

1 Comment

On Baked Crispy Beef, Cheddar, and Pickle Tacos

Maggie

July 16, 2018 - 08:27

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These were delicious, but I had to use 2/3 c. water instead of 1/3. When I put all the spices and the water together, it was very thick, almost a paste. Adding the additional 1/3 cup water made it right.