Cheesy Gordita Crunch Tacos (Printable)

Soft cheesy flatbread wrapped around a crunchy shell filled with spiced beef, lettuce, and zesty sauce.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef, breaking apart with a spatula. Incorporate salt, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook for 6-8 minutes until browned, then drain excess fat if necessary.
02 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Place one flour tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle 1/4 cup shredded cheddar on one half, then another 1/4 cup on the opposite half. Cover and cook 1-2 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 seasoned beef.
05 - Top each filled taco with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes if desired, and drizzle creamy chipotle or spicy ranch sauce over.
06 - Serve immediately to enjoy crunchy shells and melted cheese.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Budget-friendly
  • Combination of soft cheesy flatbread and crunchy taco 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 -
  • Drain excess fat after cooking beef to avoid greasy tacos.
  • Use a low-medium heat to melt cheese perfectly without burning the tortilla.
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