Go Back
–+ servings
Oven-Baked Cheesy Tacos

Oven-Baked Cheesy Tacos That Crunch with Every Bite

Enjoy Oven-Baked Cheesy Tacos that are crispy, flavorful, and ready in 30 minutes, perfect for any weeknight dinner.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Taco Filling
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey, chicken, or lentils
  • 1 small Onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce or Salsa
For the Taco Assembly
  • 12 pieces Hard Taco Shells
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheese mix different types for extra flavor
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Fresh Toppings lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, cilantro
  • 1 cup Sour Cream or Guacamole optional

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with non-stick spray.
  2. Stand hard taco shells upright in the baking dish.
  3. In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium heat until beef is browned and onions are translucent (5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat.
  4. Add minced garlic and taco seasoning to the beef mixture and stir for 1 minute. Add tomato sauce or salsa and simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and spoon the beef mixture into each taco shell. Top with shredded cheese.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes until shells are golden and crispy.
  7. Top with fresh toppings and serve with sour cream or guacamole.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Consider preparing the beef mixture a day in advance and refrigerate. Assemble and bake fresh for optimal flavor and texture.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!