Cheesy Gordita Crunch Tacos (Printable Version)

Melty cheddar flatbread wraps a crunchy shell filled with savory beef, lettuce, and creamy chipotle sauce.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Meat

01 - 0.5 lb ground beef
02 - 0.5 tsp salt
03 - 0.5 tsp ground cumin
04 - 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
05 - 0.5 tsp chili powder
06 - 0.25 tsp garlic powder
07 - 0.25 tsp onion powder

→ Flatbread & Shells

08 - 4 small flour tortillas (soft taco size)
09 - 4 crunchy taco shells

→ Cheese

10 - 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese

→ Toppings

11 - 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
12 - 0.5 cup diced tomatoes (optional)
13 - 0.25 cup creamy chipotle or spicy ranch sauce

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it apart. Add salt, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder. Continue cooking for 6 to 8 minutes until fully browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
02 - Heat a large nonstick skillet over low to medium heat. Place one flour tortilla in the skillet. Sprinkle 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese on one half of the tortilla and another 1/4 cup on the other half. Cover and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until cheese melts and tortilla warms through.
03 - Immediately wrap each cheesy tortilla around a crunchy taco shell, pressing gently to secure the layers. Repeat for all tortillas and shells.
04 - Spoon the seasoned beef evenly into each assembled taco shell.
05 - Top each taco with shredded lettuce, optional diced tomatoes, and a drizzle of creamy chipotle or spicy ranch sauce.
06 - Serve immediately to maintain the crunchy texture of the shells and melted cheese texture.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Budget-friendly
  • Soft cheesy flatbread with crunchy shell
02 -
  • For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with seasoned black beans or plant-based crumbles
  • Add sliced jalapeños, chopped onions, or avocado for extra flavor
03 -
  • Use low heat when melting cheese to avoid burning the tortilla
  • Drain excess fat from beef to keep tacos from getting soggy
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