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4.80 from 5 reviews

These baked ground beef tacos taste amazingly cheesy while being totally dairy free! They’re made with gluten-free tortillas and a dairy-free veggie cheese sauce. They’re paleo and easy to make AIP.

A serving platter of baked ground beef tacos.

If you’re craving something cheesy but are dairy free, this recipe is about to become a new favorite. These tacos taste so cheesy, but are totally dairy-free and made without a cashew-based cheese sauce. The sauce is packed with veggies and tastes absolutely perfect in a baked taco. The edges are crispy, and the tacos are so perfect for dipping.

Why you’ll love this recipe

  • They’re so easy! Just brown the ground beef, build the tacos, and bake them!
  • They’re dairy-free! Using my favorite dairy-free cheese sauce, these tacos have amazing cheese-y flavor without dairy!

The Ingredients for the Baked Ground Beef Tacos

  • Ground Beef. You could use ground turkey as well.
  • Dried Oregano, Dried Cilantro, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Salt and Pepper.
  • Tortillas. I use almond flour tortillas or use homemade cassava tortillas for AIP.
  • Dairy-Free Cheese Sauce. Plus you definitely want extra for dipping!!
  • Lettuce, Fresh Cilantro, and Avocado. All optional, but great for topping!

A close-up of baked ground beef tacos topped with avocados and romaine.

How to Make Baked Ground Beef Tacos

  • Step One. Brown the ground beef and season with dried seasonings and crumble until fully cooked. Drain the excess fat and set aside.
  • Step Two. Add the tortillas to the parchment paper. Add 1-2 large spoonfuls of the cooked beef to half of each of the tortillas. Top with a few spoonfuls of cheese sauce. Carefully fold over and place baking sheet on top of tacos.
  • Step Three. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes and carefully remove the baking sheet from the top. Bake for another 3-5 minutes to crisp the top of the tortillas.
  • Step Four. Remove from the oven and top the tacos with lettuce, cilantro, and avocado. Enjoy!!

Step-by-step photos of forming the tacos and baking them.

 

Tips & Tricks

  • Don’t skip the sheet pan on top. This helps to actually keep the tacos closed and crisp rather than opening up.
  • Make it spicy if you want! If you tolerate spice, you can totally add some pickled jalapenos!
  • Make sure you have extra sauce for dipping. Dipping is a must for this recipe.

Can you make this recipe AIP?

You can easily make this recipe AIP by using cassava tortillas. The cook time may vary a bit depending on the thickness of the tortillas, but it will still be delicious.

What other toppings can you add?

  • Chopped red onion
  • Sliced radishes
  • Salsa

A hand dipping a baked ground beef taco into dairy-free cheese sauce.

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4.80 from 5 reviews

Baked Ground Beef Tacos (Dairy Free)

Ingredients
 

  • ¾ lb ground beef
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tsp dried cilantro
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper, omit pepper for AIP
  • 6 grain-free tortillas, I use almond flour tortillas, use homemade cassava tortillas for AIP
  • 1 cup dairy-free cheese sauce, plus extra for dipping

For serving

  • Shredded lettuce
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Avocado, sliced

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 F and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • To cook the ground beef, add the beef to a large pan set to medium heat. Season with dried seasonings and crumble until fully cooked. Drain the excess fat and set aside.
  • If using the almond flour tortillas, heat in the microwave for 10 seconds to soften.
  • Add the tortillas to the parchment paper. Add 1-2 large spoonfuls of the cooked beef to half of one of the tortillas. Top with a few spoonfuls of cheese sauce. Carefully fold over. Repeat with all of the tortillas. Brush with oil and add a baking sheet on top of the tortillas, to keep them folded.
  • Bake in the oven for 10 minutes and carefully remove the baking sheet on top. Bake for another 3-5 minutes to crisp the top of the tortillas.
  • Remove from the oven and top tacos with lettuce, cilantro, and avocado. Serve with extra sauce for dipping.
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 512kcal, Carbohydrates: 40.9g, Protein: 43.5g, Fat: 18.7g, Fiber: 8.5g
All nutrition facts are estimated and will vary.
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