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Cool Ranch Crispy Cheese Tacos

These Cool Ranch Crispy Cheese Tacos feature ranch-seasoned ground beef nestled inside tortillas with a golden, shatter-crisp cheese shell on the outside. Topped with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and a chilled creamy ranch sauce, they’re the ultimate blend of crunchy, savory, and refreshing flavors.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 tacos
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Cool Ranch Sauce
  • 1 packet Ranch seasoning
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup buttermilk or whole milk
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • juice of 1 lime
Ranch-Seasoned Beef
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tbsp ranch seasoning
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
Crispy Cheese Shells
  • 8 flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or sharp cheddar
Toppings
  • shredded mozzarella
  • shredded lettuce

Equipment

  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Large non-stick skillet or frying pan
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Whisk all sauce ingredients together. Chill at least 30 minutes.
  2. Brown ground beef, drain fat, and season with ranch, smoked paprika, and cumin.
  3. Melt cheese in a skillet until bubbling. Press tortilla onto cheese, add beef & shredded mozzarella, fold taco, and crisp. Flip briefly and remove.
  4. Top with lettuce and a drizzle of chilled ranch sauce. Serve immediately.