Cheesy Gordita Crunch Tacos (Print)

Soft cheesy flatbread surrounds crunchy shells filled with seasoned beef, fresh lettuce, and tangy sauce.

# Ingredients:

→ Meat

01 - 1/2 lb ground beef
02 - 1/2 tsp salt
03 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
04 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 tsp chili powder
06 - 1/4 tsp garlic powder
07 - 1/4 tsp onion powder

→ Flatbread & Shells

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

→ Cheese

10 - 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

→ Toppings

11 - 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
12 - 1/2 cup diced tomatoes (optional)
13 - 1/4 cup creamy chipotle or spicy ranch sauce

# Instructions:

01 - In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula. Add salt, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
02 - Heat a large nonstick skillet over low-medium heat. Place a flour tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle 1/4 cup shredded cheddar on one half, then top the other half with another 1/4 cup. Cover and cook for 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 seasoned beef.
05 - Top each with shredded lettuce, optional diced tomatoes, and a drizzle of creamy chipotle or spicy ranch sauce.
06 - Serve immediately while taco shells remain crunchy and cheese is warm and melty.

# Pro Tips:

01 -
  • Budget-friendly and filling
  • Combines soft and crunchy textures
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 from the beef for less greasy tacos
  • Use freshly shredded cheese for better melting
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