Description
These Oven-Baked Cheesy Tacos are a delightful fusion of crispy taco shells filled with savory seasoned meat, fresh vegetables, and a generous layer of melted cheese. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch followed by a burst of flavor, making them a perfect comfort food for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- Taco Filling:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
- Taco Shells:
- 12 taco shells
- Toppings:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup sliced jalapeños
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the taco seasoning and water to the skillet, stirring to combine. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Arrange the taco shells on a baking sheet.
- Fill each taco shell with the seasoned beef mixture.
- Top each filled taco with a generous amount of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the shells are crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before adding toppings like diced tomatoes, lettuce, sour cream, and jalapeños.
Notes
- Make-ahead: You can prepare the taco filling a day in advance and store it in the refrigerator.
- Storage: Leftover tacos can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: Use ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option, or replace meat with black beans for a vegetarian version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: main-dishes
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 450 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 12 grams
- Cholesterol: 40 milligrams
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