Oven-Baked Cheesy Tacos That Will Make Taco Night Epic

Oven-Baked Cheesy Tacos offer a quick and delicious twist on traditional tacos with crispy shells and savory beef.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 tacos

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Beef Filling

1 pound Ground Beef or ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based options
1 small Onion finely diced
2 cloves Garlic minced
2 tablespoons Taco Seasoning homemade or store-bought
1 cup Tomato Sauce/Salsa your favorite variety

For the Tacos

8 pieces Hard Taco Shells gluten-free if needed
2 cups Shredded Cheese cheddar or Monterey Jack

For the Toppings

1 cup Lettuce shredded
1 cup Tomatoes diced cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup Red Onion thinly sliced
1/4 cup Cilantro or parsley if preferred

Equipment

Baking dish
Skillet
Oven

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Arrange the hard taco shells upright in a baking dish.
In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef and diced onion for 5-7 minutes.
Add minced garlic and taco seasoning, cooking for an additional minute.
Stir in tomato sauce or salsa and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
Fill each taco shell with the beef mixture, leaving room for cheese.
Top with shredded cheese.
Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and shells are golden brown.
Let cool for a minute before adding toppings and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Great for customizing with different proteins or toppings according to personal taste.

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