Soft cheesy flatbreads encase crunchy shells with spiced beef, fresh lettuce, and zesty chipotle sauce.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meat
01 - 0.5 pounds ground beef
02 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
03 - 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
04 - 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
06 - 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 0.25 teaspoon onion powder
→ Flatbread & Shells
08 - 4 small flour tortillas (soft taco size)
09 - 4 crunchy taco shells
→ Cheese
10 - 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
→ Toppings
11 - 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
12 - 0.5 cup diced tomatoes (optional)
13 - 0.25 cup creamy chipotle or spicy ranch sauce
# Cooking Steps:
01 - Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and break apart with a spatula. Season with salt, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
02 - Warm a nonstick skillet over low to medium heat. Place one flour tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle 0.25 cup shredded cheddar cheese on each half. Cover and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until cheese melts and tortilla is warmed.
03 - Wrap the melted cheese tortilla immediately around a crunchy taco shell, pressing gently to secure. Repeat until all tortillas and shells are prepared.
04 - Distribute the seasoned beef evenly among the prepared gordita shells.
05 - Top each taco with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes if desired, and a drizzle of creamy chipotle or spicy ranch sauce.
06 - Serve immediately to enjoy crunchy shells and melted cheese.
