Dairy-Free Beef and Cheese Crispitos
Satisfy your craving for a Tex-Mex-inspired comfort food with these irresistible Dairy-Free Beef and Cheese Crispitos! Bursting with flavor, this recipe features perfectly seasoned ground beef, sautéed onions, and a vibrant blend of red bell pepper and corn kernels, all wrapped in crispy baked corn tortillas. The star of the show is a creamy, dairy-free cheese sauce made with coconut milk, nutritional yeast, and shredded dairy-free cheddar, delivering all the cheesy goodness without the dairy. Quick to prepare and oven-baked to golden perfection, these crispitos are a delicious, crowd-pleasing meal that's perfect for family dinners, game day snacks, or any occasion where bold flavors are a must. Serve them hot with extra cheese sauce on the side for dipping and watch them disappear in no time! Keywords: dairy-free recipe, crispitos, Tex-Mex, ground beef, dairy-free cheese, baked tortillas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 10 pieces corn tortillas
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup, shredded dairy-free cheddar cheese
- 1 small, diced red bell pepper
- 0.5 cup, fresh or frozen corn kernels
- 0.75 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until it's fully browned.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Cook for an additional 3 minutes until the onion softens.
Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to incorporate all the spices with the beef.
Add the diced red bell pepper and corn kernels to the skillet. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the bell pepper is tender.
In a small saucepan, whisk together the coconut milk, nutritional yeast, and shredded dairy-free cheddar cheese over medium heat. Heat until the cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth, about 4-5 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Add this to the cheese sauce, whisking continuously until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Place a corn tortilla on a flat surface. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the beef mixture onto the center of the tortilla, then drizzle with the cheese sauce.
Roll up the tortilla tightly into a cylinder, securing with a toothpick if necessary. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
Brush each rolled tortilla with olive oil and place them on a baking sheet seam side down.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the tortillas are crispy and golden brown.
Serve hot with additional cheese sauce on the side, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3281 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 176.3 g | 226% | |
| Saturated Fat | 81.8 g | 409% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 321 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 4673 mg | 203% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 294.5 g | 107% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 44.2 g | 158% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.6 g | ||
| Protein | 125.9 g | 252% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1666 mg | 128% | |
| Iron | 20.4 mg | 113% | |
| Potassium | 3004 mg | 64% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
