Oven-Baked Cheesy Tacos That Will Wow Your Taste Buds

These Oven-Baked Cheesy Tacos are a quick and customizable delight perfect for busy weeknights.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 tacos

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Beef Mixture

1 lb Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey or lentils.
1 medium Onion Yellow or white preferred.
2 cloves Garlic Fresh preferred; garlic powder is a backup.
2 tbsp Taco Seasoning Home-made blend optional.
½ cup Tomato Sauce/Salsa Pick your favorite for spice.

For Assembly

12 pieces Hard Taco Shells Gluten-free varieties available.
2 cups Shredded Cheese Cheddar is traditional; Monterey Jack works well.

For Fresh Toppings

2 cups Shredded Lettuce
1 cup Diced Tomatoes
½ cup Red Onion Green onions can be used for a milder taste.
Avocado Optional for creaminess.
Jalapeños Optional for spice.

Equipment

Baking dish
large skillet

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Oven-Baked Cheesy Tacos

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 for 7-10 minutes until browned. Stir in minced garlic and taco seasoning, then add tomato sauce or salsa and simmer for 5 minutes.
Fill each taco shell with the beef mixture and top with shredded cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and shells are golden brown.
Top with fresh shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and red onion. Optionally add avocado or jalapeños.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve immediately for the best texture. These tacos can be customized to everyone's liking.

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