Description
These Cheesy Gordita Crunch Tacos combine seasoned beef, melty cheese, and crispy shells for a delicious homemade alternative to Taco Bell.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Lean Ground Beef
- 2 tbsp Taco Seasoning
- 4 Flour Tortillas
- 4 Hard Taco Shells
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup Iceberg Lettuce
- 1 cup Tomatoes (diced)
- 1 cup Taco Bell Spicy Ranchero Sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a large skillet, cook the lean ground beef over medium-high heat for 5–7 minutes until browned, then drain excess fat.
- Add taco seasoning and 1/4 cup of water to the beef, stirring well for 1–2 minutes until combined.
- Lay out flour tortillas on the baking tray and distribute shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top. Bake for 3–5 minutes until melted.
- Remove tortillas from the oven, press a hard taco shell into the center of each while cheese is warm.
- Fill each taco shell with seasoned ground beef, packing it well.
- Top with iceberg lettuce and diced tomatoes, adding any other desired toppings.
- Drizzle spicy ranchero sauce over the assembled tacos before serving warm.
Notes
- Ground turkey or chicken can be used as alternatives for beef.
- You can make your own taco seasoning.
- Consider flavored taco shells for extra flavor.
- Substitute cheddar cheese with Monterey Jack or Mexican cheese blend if desired.
- Shredded cabbage can be used instead of iceberg lettuce.
- Salsa or pico de gallo can be used instead of diced tomatoes.
- Use your favorite taco sauce or sour cream instead of spicy ranchero sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking and Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: Cheesy Gordita Crunch Tacos, homemade tacos, Taco Bell alternative