Description
Crispy corn tortillas filled with seasoned ground beef, creamy refried beans, and melted cheddar cheese make these tacos a hearty and satisfying meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners, taco nights, or casual gatherings with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried cilantro
16 oz refried beans
24 street taco corn tortillas
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Oil, for cooking
Pico de gallo, for topping
Sour cream, for topping
Taco sauce, for topping
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and chopped onion and cook until the beef is browned.
- Season with salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, chili powder, cumin, and dried cilantro. Continue cooking until the beef is fully cooked.
- Drain any excess grease. Stir in the refried beans, reduce heat to low, and mix until creamy and well combined.
- Lightly oil another skillet or section of the griddle and warm the tortillas briefly on both sides.
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese onto each tortilla and add a spoonful of the beef and bean mixture.
- Fold each tortilla in half and cook until golden and crispy on one side. Flip and cook the other side until crisp and the cheese is melted.
- Transfer the tacos to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Serve warm topped with pico de gallo, sour cream, and taco sauce.
Notes
Substitute Monterey Jack or a Mexican cheese blend for the cheddar if desired.
Add diced jalapeños to the filling for extra heat.
Ground turkey can be used instead of beef for a lighter option.
Mix black beans with the refried beans for additional texture.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat in a skillet or 350°F (175°C) oven until crispy and heated through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan Fry
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 tacos
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
