Cheesy Gordita Crunch Tacos (Printable)

Crunchy beef tacos layered with melted cheese, crisp lettuce, and a tangy dressing in soft flatbreads.

# What You'll Need:

→ Beef & Seasonings

01 - 0.5 lb ground beef
02 - 0.5 small onion, finely diced
03 - 1 clove garlic, 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)

# Directions:

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

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Easy to make at home for classic fast-food flavor
  • Customizable with your favorite toppings
02 -
  • Contains common allergens: wheat, milk, eggs, and possible soy.
  • Can be made vegetarian with plant-based crumbles instead of beef.
03 -
  • Keep tortillas warm and soft for easiest assembly.
  • Try mixing mayo and hot sauce with a squeeze of lime for a more authentic taco sauce.
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