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Crispy Beef Tacos

These crispy beef and cheese tacos are packed with flavor and easy to make! Seasoned ground beef, melted mozzarella, and golden tortillas come together for the perfect crunchy, cheesy bite. Quick to whip up and even better dipped in your favorite salsa or crema.
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • Flour tortillas
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper adjust to spice preference
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • Mozzarella cheese shredded
  • Cooking oil
  • 1 Avocado
  • 1/2 cup greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 2-3 lime juice

Instructions

  • Heat a drizzle of oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the diced onions and cook until soft and translucent.
  • Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula.
  • Stir in chili powder, cumin, cayenne, oregano, smoked paprika, onion powder, and salt. Mix well so the flavors blend.
  • Add tomato paste and cook for another 2–3 minutes until everything is coated and slightly thickened.
  • Lay out your flour tortillas. On one half, sprinkle a layer of mozzarella cheese.
  • Spoon some of the seasoned beef on top, then add another layer of cheese.
  • Fold the tortilla in half to seal.
  • Heat a bit of oil in a clean pan over medium heat. Add the folded tacos and cook until golden and crispy on each side — about 2–3 minutes per side.
  • Let the tacos rest on a wire rack to drain any excess oil.
  • Serve hot and enjoy that perfect crispy, cheesy bite!
  • To make the avocado creama, blend one avocado, salt,2 tbsp lime juice, and 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream.