Cheesy Gordita Crunch Tacos (Print Version)

Crunchy beef tacos wrapped in cheesy flatbreads topped with fresh lettuce, cheese, and zesty sauce.

# What You'll Need:

→ Beef & Seasonings

01 - 0.5 lb ground beef
02 - 0.5 small onion, finely diced
03 - 1 garlic clove, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
05 - 0.25 teaspoon salt
06 - 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
07 - 2 tablespoons water

→ Cheesy Flatbreads

08 - 4 small flour tortillas (soft taco size)
09 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

→ Crunchy Tacos & Toppings

10 - 4 crunchy taco shells
11 - 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
12 - 0.5 cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
13 - 0.25 cup ranch dressing or spicy chipotle mayo
14 - 1 small tomato, diced (optional)

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and diced onion until fully browned, about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
02 - Add minced garlic, taco seasoning, salt, pepper, and water. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until beef is seasoned and moist. Remove from heat.
03 - Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat. Place one flour tortilla in the pan, sprinkle with 0.25 cup shredded cheddar cheese, and cover until cheese melts, 1 to 2 minutes.
04 - Immediately press a crunchy taco shell onto the melted cheese so it adheres. Remove from pan. Repeat with remaining tortillas, cheese, and shells.
05 - Fill each taco shell with the seasoned beef mixture.
06 - Top each filled taco with shredded lettuce, Monterey Jack or additional cheddar cheese, ranch dressing or chipotle mayo, and diced tomatoes if desired.
07 - Serve the tacos warm and enjoy.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Tastes just like the restaurant classic but made at home for less
  • Quick and easy Tex-Mex meal for busy nights
02 -
  • This recipe contains wheat, milk, and eggs, so check all packages for allergen info
  • You can swap ground beef for turkey or plant-based crumbles
03 -
  • Heat tortillas gently to avoid burning the cheese layer
  • Mix mayo and hot sauce plus lime for a simple homemade zesty sauce
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