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Oven-Baked Cheesy Tacos

Oven-Baked Cheesy Tacos That'll Make Your Taste Buds Dance

Quick and customizable Oven-Baked Cheesy Tacos packed with flavorful seasoned beef and gooey cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or substitute with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based options like lentils or black beans.
  • 1 medium Onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp Taco Seasoning adjust to personal preference
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce/Salsa can substitute with fresh tomatoes or pico de gallo
For the Tacos
  • 12 count Hard Taco Shells
  • 2 cup Shredded Cheese use cheddar or a taco blend
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup Tomatoes diced
  • 1 medium Red Onion diced
  • Cilantro optional
  • 1 cup Sour Cream/Guacamole

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking dish
  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Arrange hard taco shells upright in a baking dish.
Cooking
  1. Cook ground beef with finely diced onion in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add minced garlic and taco seasoning, cooking for about a minute. Then stir in tomato sauce or salsa and simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. Assemble tacos by spooning the beef mixture into each shell and topping with shredded cheese.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes until the shells are golden and cheese is melted.
Serving
  1. Remove from oven, let cool for a minute, then add desired toppings before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze uncooked tacos for up to 2 months.

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