Description
Oven-Baked Cheesy Tacos are a simple and delicious dinner option, featuring melted cheese and seasoned meat for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey/chicken)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade mix)
- ½ cup tomato sauce or salsa
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 10 small taco shells (flour or corn, slightly warmed)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend)
- 1 cup lettuce, shredded
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup red onion, diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Optional Toppings: Sour cream, Jalapeños, Guacamole, Hot sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish or line with foil.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat; add diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant.
- Add ground beef, breaking it up while cooking; stir in taco seasoning, tomato sauce, salt, and pepper, then simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Fill each taco shell with meat mixture, top with cheese, and place in the baking dish standing side by side.
- Bake for 10–15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and tacos are lightly crispy.
- Remove from oven, then top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro. Add desired toppings like sour cream or guacamole.
Notes
Make the meat mixture ahead of time for convenient preparation. For extra crispy tacos, bake them a bit longer, watching closely to avoid burning.