Cheesy Gordita Crunch Tacos (Printable)

Soft cheesy flatbread envelopes crunchy shells with seasoned beef, crisp lettuce, and creamy, tangy sauce.

# What You Need:

→ 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, brown the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula. Season with salt, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes until fully cooked. Drain excess fat if necessary.
02 - Heat a large nonstick skillet over low-medium heat. Place one flour tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle 1/4 cup shredded cheddar evenly on each half. Cover and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until cheese melts and tortilla warms.
03 - Wrap each cheesy tortilla around a crunchy taco shell, pressing gently to ensure adhesion. Repeat for all tortillas and shells.
04 - Divide the seasoned ground beef evenly among the tacos, filling each shell completely.
05 - Top each taco with shredded iceberg lettuce, diced tomatoes if desired, and drizzle with creamy chipotle or spicy ranch sauce.
06 - Serve immediately to maintain the crisp texture of the shells and melty cheese.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Budget-friendly
  • Soft cheesy flatbread combined with crunchy taco shell
02 -
  • For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with seasoned black beans or plant-based crumbles.
  • Add sliced jalapenos, chopped onions, or avocado for extra flavor.
03 -
  • Use medium heat to avoid burning the tortillas while melting the cheese.
  • Drain fat from beef to keep tacos from getting soggy.
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