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Cheesy Baked Tacos

Tasty cheddar cheese jalapeños tacos topped with minced seasoned beef, guacamole, and sour cream.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: glutenfree, keto
Servings: 6 tacos

Ingredients

Cheese tacos

  • 100 grams grated cheddar red
  • 24 slices jalapeños

Minced beef

  • 100 grams ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon coconut sugar

Guacamole

  • 1 avocado
  • 1/4 red onion chopped finely
  • 1/2 lemon
  • 1/2 lime
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • sea salt to taste

Toppings

  • sour cream
  • green onion

Instructions

  • Turn the oven to 180° C / 355°F.
  • Heat a small pan on medium-high.
  • Add the taco seasoning to the dry pan: onion, garlic, chili, turmeric powder, paprika, coconut sugar, and sea salt.
  • Top with ground beef once fragrant (after about 1-2 minutes).
  • Brown the meat all over.
  • Remove the beef from the heat.
  • Place parchment paper onto a baking sheet.
  • Shred the cheese using a grater.
  • Divide the shredded cheese into six piles.
  • Shape them into discs.
  • Top each disc with three (or more) jalapeños (optional).
  • Bake in the oven until bubbly, melted, and browned (4-5 minutes).
  • Remove from the oven.
  • Spoon the browned meat on top of half the crispy cheese taco.
  • Flip the empty cheese half on top of the half with the meat.
  • Plate the tacos.
  • To make the guacamole, smash the avocado with the minced garlic, finely chopped red onion, lime, and lemon juice.
  • Add sea salt to taste.
  • Spoon the guacamole on top of the cheese-baked tacos.
  • Top with sour cream and chopped green onion.
  • Serve.

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Nutrition

Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 7082mg | Potassium: 1088mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 7560IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 234mg | Iron: 9mg