Cheesy Gordita Crunch Tacos (Print)

Soft cheesy flatbread wrapped around crunchy shells with spiced beef, lettuce, and creamy chipotle sauce.

# Components:

→ 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
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

# Directions:

01 - In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef, breaking it apart. Season with salt, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook 6 to 8 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat.
02 - Heat a large nonstick skillet over low-medium heat. Place a flour tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese on one half, then another 1/4 cup on the other half. Cover and cook 1 to 2 minutes until cheese melts and tortilla warms.
03 - Wrap each cheesy tortilla immediately around a crunchy taco shell, pressing gently to adhere. Repeat for all tortillas and shells.
04 - Fill each taco shell with a portion of the seasoned beef.
05 - Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes if desired, and a drizzle of creamy chipotle or spicy ranch sauce.
06 - Serve immediately while shells remain crunchy and cheese is melted.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to make at home in under 40 minutes
  • Highly customizable and satisfies fast-food cravings
02 -
  • Contains dairy and gluten due to cheese and tortillas
  • Check seasoning and sauce labels for allergies like soy or egg
03 -
  • Make sure cheese is fully melted before wrapping to get best stick
  • Add jalapeno slices or avocado for extra punch
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