Baked Tacos
Quick and easy baked tacos with crispy shells, melty cheese, and seasoned beef filling, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Taco shells
- Ground beef
- Cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- Taco seasoning
- Onion (optional)
- Bell pepper (optional)
- Olive oil
- Sour cream (for serving)
- Lettuce (for serving)
- Tomatoes (for serving)
- Salsa (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Heat a skillet over medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Sauté diced onion and bell pepper until softened, about 4–5 minutes.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and a splash of water. Cook until the mixture is slightly saucy.
- Spoon the seasoned beef into taco shells and top with shredded cheese.
- Arrange the filled shells on a baking sheet and bake for 10–15 minutes or until crispy and cheese is melted.
- Serve hot with sour cream, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and salsa.
Notes
For the best texture, store filling and shells separately and reheat before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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