Baked Tacos
My family grew up making all sorts of taco variations: rings, bakes, salads, the works! This new-to-me version is now high on my list of top picks to turn back to. There is so much flavor, yet simplicity, in every single bite. You can even take them a step further by subbing shredded chicken, dipping in chipotle mayo, and serving with chips and guac!
Ingredients:
1/2 pound ground beef
2 tbsp taco seasoning
4 tortillas:
1/2 cup shredded cheese
1/2 cup red bell pepper, sliced into strips
1/2 cup red onion, sliced into slivers
1/2 medium avocado
cilantro and/or scallions, for garnish
Directions:
In a medium skillet, cook the ground beef. Add the taco seasoning about halfway through and stir well.
Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Spread the tortillas across the baking sheet. Sprinkle the cheese all over each one.
On half of each tortilla, disperse the ground beef, onions and peppers.
Cook in the oven for 4 minutes, until the cheese has begun to melt. Fold each tortilla in half with a spatula (because they will be hot) and lightly press down so it sticks. Return to the oven for about 14 minutes.
Let cool for 5 minutes, garnish then enjoy right away! Store leftovers, if any, in the fridge for a few days at most for best results.
Notes:
Make your own taco seasoning by combining 1 tsp sea salt, 1/2 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp cumin and 1/2 tsp paprika.
