Oven-Baked Cheesy Tacos Bursting with Flavor and Fun

Oven-Baked Cheesy Tacos offer a delicious blend of flavors and are quick to make, perfect for family dinners.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 tacos

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Tacos

12 count Hard Taco Shells Use gluten-free shells if needed
1 pound Ground Beef Substitute with ground turkey, chicken, or lentils if desired
1 medium Onion Finely diced yellow or white onion
2 cloves Garlic Fresh minced garlic
1 packet Taco Seasoning Store-bought or homemade
1 cup Tomato Sauce/Salsa Choose your favorite type
2 cups Shredded Cheese Cheddar or Mexican blend

For the Toppings

2 cups Lettuce Shredded
1 cup Tomatoes Fresh diced
1/2 cup Red Onion Diced
1/4 cup Cilantro Chopped
1 cup Sour Cream Optional topping
1 cup Guacamole Optional topping

Equipment

oven
skillet
Baking Dish

Method

Taco Preparation

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Arrange the hard taco shells upright in a baking dish.
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and diced onion over medium heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
Add garlic and taco seasoning, cooking for another minute.
Stir in tomato sauce or salsa and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
Fill each taco shell with the beef mixture, then top with shredded cheese.
Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and shells are crispy.
Prepare fresh toppings while tacos are baking.
Assemble tacos with fresh toppings just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Customize your tacos with various toppings and cheese options for added flavor.

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