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Oven-Baked Cheesy Tacos

Oven-Baked Cheesy Tacos: Crispy, Loaded & Ready in 30 Minutes

Oven-Baked Cheesy Tacos are a quick, delicious meal filled with seasoned beef and gooey cheese, perfect for a satisfying dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Taco Filling
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey, chicken, or black beans.
  • 1 medium Onion (finely diced) Yellow or white onions are perfect choices.
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) Fresh garlic is preferred.
  • 1 package Taco Seasoning Feel free to make your own or use pre-made.
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce or Salsa Choose your preferred spiciness.
For the Taco Shells
  • 12 Hard Taco Shells Opt for gluten-free versions if needed.
For the Cheesy Goodness
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheese Cheddar or a Mexican blend works beautifully.
For Fresh Toppings
  • 1 cup Fresh Toppings (lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, cilantro) Mix and match based on your preferences.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream or Guacamole Optional, for added creaminess.

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Baking Dish

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat the Oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Arrange hard taco shells upright in a baking dish.
  3. In a skillet, cook ground beef and diced onions over medium heat until beef is browned and onions are tender, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
  4. Add minced garlic and taco seasoning, cooking for an additional minute before adding tomato sauce or salsa. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Spoon the beef mixture into each taco shell and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
  6. Bake the tacos for 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and shells are crispy.
  7. Add fresh toppings to each taco after cooling slightly.
  8. Serve warm with optional sides like sour cream or guacamole.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure ground beef is well drained to avoid greasy tacos. For extra crispiness, increase baking time slightly while monitoring to prevent burning.

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