Cheesy Gordita Crunch Tacos (Printable)

Soft flatbread wrapped shells filled with seasoned beef, melted cheddar, lettuce, and creamy chipotle sauce.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meat

01 - 8 ounces ground beef
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
04 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
06 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/4 teaspoon onion powder

→ Flatbread & Shells

08 - 4 small flour tortillas (soft taco size)
09 - 4 crunchy taco shells

→ Cheese

10 - 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

→ Toppings

11 - 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
12 - 1/2 cup diced tomatoes (optional)
13 - 1/4 cup creamy chipotle or spicy ranch sauce

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Cook ground beef in a medium skillet over medium heat, breaking it up as it browns. Add salt, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder. Continue cooking for 6 to 8 minutes until fully browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
02 - Heat a large nonstick skillet over low to medium heat. Place a flour tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese evenly on one half, and 1/4 cup on the other half. Cover and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the cheese melts and the tortilla is warm.
03 - Immediately wrap each cheesy tortilla around a crunchy taco shell, pressing gently to secure them together. Repeat for all tortillas and shells.
04 - Distribute the seasoned beef evenly into each taco shell.
05 - Top each taco with shredded lettuce, optional diced tomatoes, and a drizzle of creamy chipotle or spicy ranch sauce.
06 - Serve tacos immediately to enjoy warm cheese and crunchy shells.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Budget-friendly and easy to make
  • Soft cheesy flatbread wrapped around crunchy taco shell
02 -
  • Use fresh cheese for best melt and flavor
  • Customize toppings like jalapeños or avocado for extra taste
03 -
  • Drain excess fat from beef to avoid soggy tacos
  • Press tortillas gently to seal the cheese and shell together
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