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Baked Beef Tacos With Green Chile

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 9 serving
Calories: 288kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 4 oz. canned green chiles
  • 3 tbsp. oil (divided)
  • ½ medium white onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 oz. taco seasoning (see recipe link above)
  • ¼ cup water
  • 9 corn tortillas
  • 1 cup grated cheese (Mexican blend is best)
  • 1 medium lime (juice only)

Optional Toppings

  • chopped fresh cilantro
  • shredded lettuce
  • sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 2–3 minutes, until softened.
    Sautéing onions in a skillet.
  • Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked. About 7 to 10 minutes. Drain excess grease if needed.
    Cooked ground beef and onions in a skillet.
  • Stir in the green chiles, taco seasoning, and water. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, until the mixture thickens and coats the beef. Remove from heat.
    Adding green chilis to the taco filling in a skillet.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Wrap the corn tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for about 30 seconds to make them pliable.
    An oven temperature display panel set to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Arrange tortillas flat on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon beef mixture onto one half of each tortilla, sprinkle with shredded cheese, then fold over.
    Adding filling to the tortillas.
  • Lightly brush the tops of the tacos with the remaining oil.
    Basting the tortillas.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, or until the tortillas are crispy and golden and the cheese is melted.
    Overhead focus. A baking sheet with just-baked Beef Tacos.
  • Remove from the oven and immediately squeeze fresh lime juice over the tacos. Garnish with desired toppings and serve warm while crispy. Enjoy!
    Over head partial view. An oval platter filled with Baked Beef Tacos.

Notes

Please note that the nutrition data given here is a ballpark figure. Exact data is not possible.

Nutrition

Serving: 1taco | Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 432mg | Potassium: 225mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 442IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 128mg | Iron: 2mg