Oven-Baked Cheesy Tacos (Crispy & Loaded) You’ll Love!
Indulge in the delightful experience of Oven-Baked Cheesy Tacos (Crispy & Loaded) You’ll Love! This family-friendly meal is not only quick to prepare but also bursting with flavor, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers. Each taco features a crispy shell filled with seasoned ground beef and ooey-gooey cheese, topped with fresh ingredients that you can customize to your liking. Whether you prefer savory toppings like guacamole or spicy jalapeños, these tacos are sure to become a favorite at your dinner table. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this simple yet delicious recipe!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Taco seasoning
- ⅔ cup tomato sauce or salsa
- 8 hard taco shells
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- Fresh toppings: lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, sour cream, guacamole
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange taco shells upright in a baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with diced onion until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add minced garlic and taco seasoning; stir for 1 minute. Mix in tomato sauce or salsa and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Spoon the beef mixture into each taco shell and top generously with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until the shells are golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from oven and add fresh toppings before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (approximately 130g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg