Oven-Baked Tacos
Delicious oven-baked tacos filled with seasoned beef, gooey cheese, and fresh toppings. A fun twist for taco night!
Ingredients
Meat and Seasoning
- 1 lb Ground beef Use a lean mix for less grease.
- 1 small Onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 packet Taco seasoning (or homemade mix) Customize seasoning to taste.
- ⅔ cup Tomato sauce or salsa
Taco Shells and Toppings
- 8 pieces Hard taco shells Arrange shells upright for baking.
- 2 cups Shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
- 1 cup Shredded lettuce For freshness.
- ½ cup Diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup Diced red onion
- 2 tablespoons Chopped cilantro (optional) Adds freshness.
- 1 Sour cream (optional)
- 1 Guacamole (optional)
- 1 Jalapeño slices (optional) For heat.
- 1 Hot sauce (optional) Add to taste.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange taco shells upright in a baking dish.
Cook Beef Mixture
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add minced garlic and taco seasoning; stir for 1 minute.
- Pour in the tomato sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
Assemble Tacos
- Spoon the seasoned beef evenly into taco shells.
- Sprinkle each taco generously with shredded cheese.
Bake
- Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 10–15 minutes until the cheese is melted and the shells are crisp and golden.
Add Fresh Toppings
- Remove from the oven and top with lettuce, diced tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
- Serve warm with sour cream and guacamole as desired.
Notes
Don't be too precise with the oven timer; watch for golden edges. Feel free to adapt the recipe by using turkey or plant-based crumbles.