20 Minute Sheet Pan Tacos

Name: 20 Minute Sheet Pan Tacos
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 4 king size corn tortillas; 2 Tbsp olive oil; ½ cup asadero cheese; ¾ lb carne asada; ¼ cup fresh cilantro; 2 medium limes; ½ cup guacamole; ¼ cup chipotle crema; ¼ cup cilantro lime sauce

Did you know you can enjoy a restaurant-quality dinner in just 20 minutes by making these deliciously crispy sheet pan tacos? Serve with creamy cilantro lime sauce or this 4-ingredient guacamole recipe.

sheet pan tacos topped with cilantro beside lime wedges.

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.These tacos are so quick and easy to make, and the crispy crunch in each bite is so, so satisfying! You can breathe new life into leftovers by baking them in fresh corn tortillas and dressing them up with a few fresh ingredients like cilantro and lime. Don't forget to pair with all your favorite sauces for extra flavor! My favorite is salsa ranchera.

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🔖 Ingredients & Substitutions
🌮 How To Make Sheet Pan Tacos
🍽 Serving Suggestions
🤷🏻‍♀️ Recipe FAQs
👩🏻‍🍳 Pro Tips
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🔖 Ingredients & Substitutions

sheet pan taco ingredients (meat, tortillas, cheese, etc.)

Meat: I use Traeger carne asada, but you can also use ground beef, pollo asada, adobada, or your preferred taco meat.
Tortillas: I like to use large corn tortillas, but you can also use flour tortillas, or even sourdough discard tortillas.
Cheese: Queso quesadilla or asadero cheese are my go-tos, but you can use cotija, queso fresco, cheddar, Mexican cheese, or whatever cheese you'd usually serve with tacos.
To garnish: Fresh cilantro, lime wedges, pink pickled onions.
Sauces: Guacamole, chipotle crema (store-bought or homemade), cilantro lime sauce.
Optional ingredients: Sour cream, pico de gallo, refried beans, diced onions, tomato, lettuce, cabbage, hot sauce, avocado, or your favorite taco toppings.

*A full list of ingredients can be found in the recipe card.

🌮 How To Make Sheet Pan Tacos

Preheat oven to 400°F

Step 1: Lightly oil tortillas on both sides with Pam or olive oil, then place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle cheese and meat over ½ of each tortilla, then fold the other half over and sprinkle the top with additional cheese.

folded tacos on sheet pan before baking.

Pro Tip: To keep corn tortillas from tearing, wrap them between a damp paper towel and microwave them for 30-45 seconds. The damp heat will soften them, making them more pliable. I also recommend placing a fermenting weight or a small plate on top of each taco for about 30 seconds after folding the tortilla in order to encourage them to hold their shape.

Step 2: Bake for 15 minutes or until tacos are crispy and golden brown. Top with fresh chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges, guacamole, chipotle crema, and cilantro lime sauce.

sheet pan tacos with a bite taken out of one beside lime wedge.

🍽 Serving Suggestions

Sheet pan tacos are great with sides like Mexican Spanish rice, Mexican black beans, pickled serrano peppers, or Mexican pickled carrots.

Serve alongside mango habanero salsa, tomatillo green chili salsa, fire roasted salsa, or this salsa macha recipe.

🤷🏻‍♀️ Recipe FAQs

How do you keep sheet pan tacos from getting soggy?

To keep sheet pan tacos from getting soggy, the most important thing is to drain as much liquid as possible from the meat. Save fresh ingredients like diced tomatoes until after they've baked. You can also create a barrier between the meat filling and the tortilla with shredded cheese, which will form a waterproof seal as it bakes. It's also important to bake them correctly - 15 minutes at 400°F should do it!

How can I keep corn tortillas folded over when making tacos?

Make sure you start by warming the tortillas, either in a warm skillet over medium heat or in the microwave wrapped in a damp towel. After heating, keep the tortillas wrapped up to trap the heat, which should keep them pliant for up to 30 minutes. Once the tortillas are soft and flexible, you should be able to fold them without them tearing. To hold their shape, you may need to gently rest a small plate or fermenting weight on top for 30 seconds or so.

👩🏻‍🍳 Pro Tips

This recipe calls for fully cooked meat. Do not use raw meat, as there's no way to ensure that 15 minutes in the oven will be enough to fully cook it.
The best way to store leftover tacos is to place the individual ingredients (meat, cheese, tortillas, etc.) in separate airtight containers and store them in the fridge for up to 3-5 days.
To store leftovers that have already been assembled, wrap individual tacos in parchment paper or foil to prevent them from sticking together, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 days.
To reheat tacos, bake on a parchment-lined sheet pan for 10-15 minutes at 350°F.

sheet pan tacos topped with cilantro beside lime wedges and various bowls of sauces and toppings (guacamole, pickled onions, etc.)

You may also enjoy this walking taco casserole recipe and these delicious birria tacos!

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