Dairy-Free Beef and Cheese Crispitos

Satisfy your craving for crispy, cheesy comfort food with these irresistible Dairy-Free Beef and Cheese Crispitos! Packed with seasoned ground beef, sautéed vegetables, and creamy, dairy-free cheddar cheese sauce, this recipe delivers all the flavor of traditional crispitos without the dairy. Corn tortillas are tightly rolled with the savory filling, brushed with olive oil, and baked to golden perfection for a crunchy, flavor-packed bite. Featuring wholesome ingredients like coconut milk, nutritional yeast, and fresh veggies, these crispitos are both allergy-friendly and indulgent. Perfect for a crowd-pleasing snack, appetizer, or weeknight dinner, they’re best served with an extra drizzle of the velvety cheese sauce or your favorite dipping sauce. Ready in just 40 minutes, these dairy-free crispitos are a delicious and customizable treat everyone will love!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Cook for an additional 3 minutes until the onion softens.

Step 3

Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to incorporate all the spices with the beef.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 8

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.

Step 9

Roll up the tortilla tightly into a cylinder, securing with a toothpick if necessary. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.

Step 10

Brush each rolled tortilla with olive oil and place them on a baking sheet seam side down.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the tortillas are crispy and golden brown.

Step 12

Serve hot with additional cheese sauce on the side, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1767.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3280.8

Total Fat 176.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 81.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 321.1mg	0%
Sodium 4672.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 294.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 44.2g	0%
Total Sugars 30.6g
Protein 125.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1666.4mg	0%
Iron 20.4mg	0%
Potassium 3004.3mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.5%

Protein: 15.4%

Carbs: 36.0%