Cheesy Gordita Crunch Tacos (Print Version)

Crunchy tacos wrapped in cheesy flatbreads with seasoned beef, lettuce, and tangy sauce for a flavorful meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Beef Filling

01 - 0.5 lb ground beef
02 - 0.5 small onion, finely diced
03 - 1 clove garlic, minced
04 - 1 tbsp taco seasoning
05 - 0.25 cup water
06 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Cheesy Flatbreads

07 - 4 small flour tortillas (6-inch)
08 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (115 g)

→ Assembly

09 - 4 crunchy taco shells
10 - 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce (50 g)
11 - 0.5 cup shredded Mexican blend or cheddar cheese (50 g)
12 - 0.25 cup ranch dressing or taco sauce

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Heat a skillet over medium heat. Brown the ground beef for approximately 5 minutes. Add diced onion and minced garlic, sauté for 2 minutes until softened. Stir in taco seasoning and water, simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until thickened. Season with salt and pepper, then remove from heat.
02 - Sprinkle about 0.25 cup shredded cheddar evenly over each flour tortilla. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat, place a tortilla cheese-side up, cover, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until cheese melts. Remove and keep warm. Repeat for all tortillas.
03 - Gently press a cheesy tortilla around each crunchy taco shell, allowing melted cheese to act as adhesive. Fill each shell with equal portions of the beef mixture. Top with shredded lettuce, additional cheese, and drizzle with ranch dressing or taco sauce.
04 - Serve immediately to maintain optimal crunchiness.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Crunchy taco shells wrapped in warm cheesy flatbreads
  • Wallet-friendly homemade version of a fast food favorite
02 -
  • For a vegetarian version substitute cooked lentils or plant-based ground for beef
  • Add chopped tomatoes jalapeños or hot sauce for extra flavor
03 -
  • Use freshly shredded cheese for better melting
  • Warm tortillas properly to avoid breaking when folding
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