1. Prepare Ingredients

• Dice the onion, mince the garlic, and preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Cook the Ground Beef

• Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and diced onion, breaking up the meat as it cooks.
• Once browned (about 7 minutes), drain excess grease, leaving about 1-2 tablespoons in the pan.

3. Season the Meat

• Add garlic, taco seasoning, and salt. Cook for 1 minute.
• Stir in tomato paste and diced green chiles. Mix well and cook for 5-7 minutes until the flavors meld together.

4. Prepare Beans and Tortillas

• Heat the refried beans in a small saucepan until smooth.
• Warm the tortillas on a skillet or in the microwave to make them pliable.

5. Assemble Tacos

• Spread a thin layer of refried beans on half of each tortilla.
• Add about ¼ cup of the ground beef mixture on top. Fold each tortilla in half.

6. Bake

• Place the folded tacos on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Lightly spray with avocado or olive oil spray.
• Cover with another baking sheet to keep tacos flat and bake for 13-15 minutes.
• For crispier tacos, remove the top baking sheet and broil for 2 minutes, watching closely.

7. Garnish and Serve

• Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cilantro, and jalapeño crema. Serve immediately.