Oven-Baked Cheesy Tacos (Crispy & Loaded) You’ll Love!
Enjoy flavorful Oven-Baked Cheesy Tacos (Crispy & Loaded) You’ll Love! Perfectly crispy and customizable—try this delicious recipe today!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (8 tacos) 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade mix)
- ⅔ cup tomato sauce or salsa
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 8 hard taco shells
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional)
- Sour cream (optional)
- Guacamole (optional)
- Jalapeño slices (optional)
- Hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange taco shells upright in a baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and diced onion until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in minced garlic and taco seasoning; cook for 1 minute.
- Mix in tomato sauce or salsa; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Spoon beef mixture into taco shells, top with cheese, and bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and add desired toppings before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (150g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg