Cheesy Gordita Crunch Tacos (Print)

Crunchy beef-filled tacos wrapped in melted cheese flatbreads with crisp lettuce and tangy sauce.

# Components:

→ Beef & Seasonings

01 - 0.5 lb ground beef
02 - 0.5 small onion, finely diced
03 - 1 clove garlic, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
05 - 0.25 teaspoon salt
06 - 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
07 - 2 tablespoons water

→ Cheesy Flatbreads

08 - 4 small flour tortillas
09 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

→ Crunchy Tacos & Toppings

10 - 4 crunchy taco shells
11 - 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
12 - 0.5 cup shredded Monterey Jack or additional cheddar cheese
13 - 0.25 cup ranch dressing or spicy chipotle mayo
14 - 1 small tomato, diced (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook ground beef with diced onion until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
02 - Stir in minced garlic, taco seasoning, salt, black pepper, and water. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until beef is fully seasoned and moist. Remove from heat.
03 - Warm a nonstick pan over medium heat. Place one flour tortilla in the pan, sprinkle with 0.25 cup shredded cheddar cheese, and cover until cheese melts, approximately 1 to 2 minutes.
04 - Press a crunchy taco shell onto the melted cheese on each tortilla so it adheres, then remove from the pan. Repeat for all tortillas and taco shells.
05 - Spoon the seasoned beef evenly into each crunchy taco shell.
06 - Top with shredded lettuce, shredded Monterey Jack or extra cheddar, ranch dressing or chipotle mayo, and optionally diced tomatoes.
07 - Serve the assembled tacos warm and enjoy immediately.

# Chef Secrets:

01 -
  • Easy to make at home for less cost
  • Customizable with your favorite toppings and protein choices
02 -
  • Contains wheat, milk, eggs, and possible soy, so check labels for allergens
  • Vegetarian substitutes like plant-based crumbles work just as well for filling
03 -
  • Make the cheesy tortilla shells right before serving for best texture
  • Mix up the sauce with mayo, hot sauce, and lime for a zesty finish
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