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Oven-Baked Cheesy Tacos

Crispy Oven-Baked Cheesy Tacos for Ultimate Comfort Food

Oven-Baked Cheesy Tacos offer a comforting union of crispy shells and gooey cheese, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Taco Filling
  • 1 lb Ground beef Can substitute with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based proteins.
  • 1 Onion (finely diced) Any onion variety, including red or green.
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) Fresh garlic is preferred.
  • 1 tbsp Taco seasoning Homemade seasoning is recommended for control over flavors.
  • 1 cup Tomato sauce or salsa Diced tomatoes or enchilada sauce can be substitutes.
For the Taco Assembly
  • 12 count Hard taco shells Can use soft tortillas for a different texture.
  • 2 cups Shredded cheese Cheddar or Monterey Jack are great options.
For Fresh Toppings
  • 1 cup Lettuce Any leafy greens or preferred varieties.
  • 1 cup Tomatoes Chopped for easy topping.
  • 1/2 cup Red onion Finely diced or thinly sliced.
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Can customize with avocado or jalapeños.

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Oven-Baked Cheesy Tacos
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and arrange hard taco shells in a baking dish.
  2. In a skillet, cook ground beef and finely diced onion over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until browned.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and taco seasoning, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add tomato sauce or salsa, allowing it to simmer for about 5 minutes.
  5. Fill each taco shell with the beef mixture, topping with shredded cheese.
  6. Bake for 10-15 minutes until shells are golden and cheese is bubbly.
  7. Chop fresh toppings while tacos bake.
  8. Once baked, let cool for a minute before serving with fresh toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

These tacos are gluten-free and can be customized with various fillings and toppings.

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