Crispy Sheet Pan Tacos with Spiced Ground Beef and Roasted Peppers
A flavorful sheet pan taco recipe featuring spiced ground beef and roasted bell peppers, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. This mexican-inspired tacos & burritos ready in about 35 minutes pairs ground beef, olive oil, chili powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (85% lean) ground beef
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch strips red bell peppers
- 2 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch strips yellow bell peppers
- 12 tortillas small corn tortillas
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 4 wedges lime wedges
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 2 sliced red bell peppers and 2 sliced yellow bell peppers with 1 tbsp olive oil and 1/2 tsp salt on a large sheet pan; spread evenly and roast for 15 minutes until tender and slightly charred.
- Step 2: While peppers roast, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb ground beef and cook, breaking up with a spoon, for 5 minutes until no longer pink.
- Step 3: Stir in 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper; cook for 3 more minutes until fragrant and beef is fully cooked.
- Step 4: Arrange 12 small corn tortillas on the sheet pan with roasted peppers, placing in the oven for 2 minutes to warm and crisp slightly.
- Step 5: Remove sheet pan from oven and divide the spiced ground beef and roasted peppers evenly among the tortillas.
- Step 6: Garnish each taco with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and serve immediately with 4 lime wedges for squeezing over the top.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Crispy Sheet Pan Tacos with Spiced Ground Beef and Roasted Peppers take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (15 min prep + 20 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Crispy Sheet Pan Tacos with Spiced Ground Beef and Roasted Peppers?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep ground beef from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Crispy Sheet Pan Tacos with Spiced Ground Beef and Roasted Peppers?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Crispy Sheet Pan Tacos with Spiced Ground Beef and Roasted Peppers for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Crispy Sheet Pan Tacos with Spiced Ground Beef and Roasted Peppers?
Mexican tacos & burritos like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
The sheet pan method saved me so much time—crispy tacos with perfect spice balance. My kids asked for seconds!
- ★★★★★
Made these for a family gathering—everyone raved about the crispy texture and flavorful beef. Zero leftovers!
- ★★★★★
The spiced beef was aromatic and not too spicy—perfect for my picky toddler. Sheet pan was a lifesaver!
