Description
Enjoy a delicious and easy-to-make meal with these Oven Baked Tacos. Featuring seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and fresh toppings like salsa, lettuce, and tomatoes, these tacos are baked to perfection for a warm, flavorful dinner perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Seasoning
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
Shells and Cheese
- 12 taco shells
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Toppings
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare it for baking the tacos.
- Cook the Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Season the Beef: Add the taco seasoning to the cooked ground beef and follow the packet instructions, usually involving adding some water and simmering until thickened.
- Arrange Taco Shells: Place the 12 taco shells upright in a baking dish, making sure they are evenly spaced to hold the filling.
- Fill Tacos: Spoon the seasoned ground beef mixture evenly into each taco shell.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of the beef in each shell to cover the filling nicely.
- Bake the Tacos: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Add Fresh Toppings: Remove the tacos from the oven and top them with salsa, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and a dollop of sour cream before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add jalapeños or hot sauce to your toppings.
- To make this recipe dairy-free, omit the cheese and sour cream or use dairy-free alternatives.
- Use corn or flour taco shells based on your preference or dietary needs.
- Leftover beef mixture can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated.
