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Baked Crispy Beef Tacos with Chipotle Crema

Baked Crispy Beef Tacos with Chipotle Crema
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Baked Crispy Beef Tacos with Chipotle Crema offer a perfect balance of crunchy baked corn tortillas filled with juicy, well-seasoned ground beef and topped with a smoky, creamy chipotle sauce. This easy-to-make and family-friendly recipe creates flavorful tacos that are baked to crisp perfection without frying, making them a lighter yet ultra-satisfying meal perfect for weeknights or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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Beef Filling

  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 for juicy, flavorful filling)
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Chipotle Crema

  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo, chopped (adjust for spice preference)
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • Pinch of salt

Tacos

  • 8–10 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • Cooking spray or light oil (to grease baking pan)

Optional Garnishes

  • Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Extra fresh lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Beef Filling: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula. Sprinkle in chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well to evenly coat the meat. Cook until beef is browned, juicy, and fragrant, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain any excess fat before setting aside.
  2. Make the Chipotle Crema: While the beef cooks, combine sour cream, chopped chipotle peppers in adobo, fresh lime juice, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Stir until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust the spice level by adding more chipotle peppers if desired.
  3. Prep and Bake the Tacos: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly oil or spray a muffin pan or taco baking rack to hold tortillas upright. Warm tortillas slightly to make them pliable, then shape each tortilla into taco shells in the pan. Fill each shell generously with the beef mixture and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until shells are crispy and cheese is melted and bubbly.
  4. Assemble and Serve: Carefully remove tacos from the oven and transfer to a serving plate. Dollop chipotle crema over each taco and garnish with fresh cilantro and extra lime juice if desired. Serve immediately to enjoy maximum crispiness and flavor.

Notes

  • Warm tortillas briefly before baking to prevent cracking and help form taco shapes.
  • Drain excess beef fat to avoid soggy tacos and improve flavor balance.
  • Adjust chipotle pepper quantity in crema to control spice level according to your preference.
  • Use a taco rack or muffin pan to keep tortillas upright and evenly crisped during baking.
  • Top tacos with fresh lime and cilantro for a bright, refreshing flavor contrast.

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