Cheesy Fold Over Street Tacos
This Cheesy Street Taco recipe is easy to make, simple, and so fun to cook! Whether you’re making it for Sunday Game Day or for family dinner, it is a guaranteed crowd pleaser!
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Spatula
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Baking Sheet
- Measuring Cups teaspoon, tablespoon, 1/4 cup, 1 cup
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 2-3 teaspoons chipotle chili powder use to your taste
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper use to your taste
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 12 corn tortillas
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups shredded cheese of choice I blend cheddar, pepper jack, monetary jack, and monterey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- In a large skillet, add the ground beef and onion over medium heat. Cook, breaking up the beef as it cooks, until browned (about 5 minutes).
- Add the chipotle chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and salt to beef.
- Add 1 1/2 cup water to beef and mix until combined. Simmer until the sauce has thickened slightly around the beef, (about 6-8 minutes depending on your level of heat). Remove from heat.
- Heat 6 corn tortillas for 30 seconds in the microwave, until pliable. Place tortillas on a baking sheet, and drizzle each side of the tortillas with olive oil.
- Lay tortillas flat on baking sheet and layer evenly with cheese and beef. Fold the other half of the tortilla over the beef and cheese filling, gently pressing to hold taco in place.
- Transfer baking sheet into the oven and bake for 5-8 minutes, then flip and cook another 5 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the tortillas are golden crisp.
- Serve the tacos topped with ranch*, avocado, cilantro, and any other desired toppings. Enjoy!
Notes
I hope these cheesy street tacos are a staple at your next tailgate! If they are, send us some pictures!