Crispy Ground Beef Tacos

Crispy Ground Beef Tacos are full of flavor with seasoned beef & melted cheese tucked inside of a crispy fried corn tortilla. They're so easy to make in about 30 minutes and even picky eaters love these..it is one of the weeknight dinners that my kids beg me to make over and over again!

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These Ground Beef Tacos have been on our weekly meal rotation for years now and we never get sick of them. They are so simple to make and you can add all your favorite toppings.

For more of our favorite easy weeknight meals try these Cheeseburger Bowls, Ground Chicken Stir Fry, and Broccoli Cheddar Pasta.

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Why You'll Love This Recipe:

• Quick. Ready to eat in around 30 minutes.
• Picky Eater Approved. My youngest daughter is so picky and this is her most requested dinner. It's just ground beef & cheese on a crispy tortilla. You can also customize your tacos and add whatever you like!
• Easy. Minimal ingredients needed with little prep work for an easy weeknight dinner!
• Big on Flavor. These are the best way to eat beef tacos with just simple spices and all the topping you love. My favorite way to eat these is topped with finely chopped cilantro and onion and dunked in my Avocado Crema Recipe. It's so creamy and fresh.

For more easy taco recipes, try these Baja Shrimp Tacos, Crispy Chicken Tacos, and Crockpot Birria Tacos.

Ingredients:

Ground Beef: My favorite lean to fat ratio for ground beef tacos is 85/15. This way they are still super juicy and won't dry out like a 93/7, but it also doesn't create a ton of excess fat like 80/20.

Cheddar Cheese: Make sure to shred the cheese from a block for the best melt. Bagged cheese has preservatives that won't allow it to melt correctly.

Vegetable or Canola Oil: A neutral oil that gets the shells really crispy. I highly recommend using it to get the right texture.

*Full recipe ingredients and quantities can be found in the recipe card below.

Substitutions and Variations:

• If you're more of a flour tortilla person, they fry up really well too. Use a taco size flour tortilla and fry them the same way.
• Want a homemade seasoning? Try this Chicken Taco Seasoning Recipe (it tastes great on all taco meat).
• The Cheddar Cheese can be swapped with Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack too.
• If you love spicy, dunk the tacos in this Chipotle Sauce Recipe.

For more Mexican inspired ground beef recipes, try these Ground Beef Burrito Bowls, Taco Salad with Catalina Dressing, and Walking Taco Casserole.

How to Make Crispy Beef Tacos:

Expert Tips:

• If the meat looks a little dry after adding the seasoning, pour in a few tablespoons of water and stir.
• To test the oil heat, hold just one tiny piece of the taco shell in the oil and look for bubbles right away. If it's not hot enough, the oil soaks into the tortilla and won't taste right.

For more picky eater approved recipes try these Ham and Cheese Wraps, Air Fryer Chicken Bites, and Blackstone Smash Burgers. All favorites from my picky daughter.

Storage and Reheating:

Storing: I like to wrap these in foil with 2-4 tacos in each packet and store them in the fridge. My kids usually eat 2 and my husband will easily eat 4 (I think he ate 6 last night). It's best to eat them within 2 days.

To Reheat: Simply add the foil pack right onto a cookie sheet and place in the oven at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes. If you want them crispier, unwrap and place right on the cookie sheet for the last 3-4 minutes.

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