Description
A delicious twist on classic tacos — tortillas filled with seasoned beef, layered with cheese, and baked until golden and crispy. Perfect for parties, weeknight dinners, or game day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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). Lightly grease a baking dish or line with foil.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant. Add ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks. Stir in taco seasoning, tomato sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Fill each taco shell with meat mixture, sprinkle generously with cheese, and place standing side by side in the baking dish.
- Bake for 10–15 minutes, until cheese is melted and tacos are lightly crispy.
- Remove from oven and top with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and cilantro. Add sour cream, guacamole, or hot sauce if desired.
Notes
- For a healthier option, use ground turkey or chicken.
- Feel free to customize toppings based on your preference.
- These tacos can be made ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg