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Oven-Baked Cheesy Tacos

Oven-Baked Cheesy Tacos for a Quick Family Feast

Oven-Baked Cheesy Tacos are a quick, customizable, and family-friendly dinner option that can be prepared in just 30 minutes.
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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 Beef Mixture
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Substitute with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based options for a lighter version.
  • 1 medium Onion Yellow or white onion works well.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh minced garlic is best.
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning A homemade blend can easily replace store-bought seasoning.
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce/Salsa Swap salsa for diced tomatoes for extra chunkiness.
For the Tacos
  • 12 pieces Hard Taco Shells Gluten-free varieties available.
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheese Cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Tex-Mex blends are perfect.
For Fresh Toppings (optional)
  • 1 cup Shredded Lettuce Adds crunch and freshness.
  • 1 cup Diced Tomatoes Substitute with pico de gallo for extra flavor.
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion Sweet onion can be used for a milder taste.
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Substitute parsley if you're not a fan.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • baking dish
  • oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and arrange your hard taco shells upright in a baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add ground beef and diced onion. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned and translucent. Drain excess fat.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and taco seasoning, cooking for an additional minute. Then, add tomato sauce or salsa and simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Spoon the savory beef mixture into taco shells and pile on shredded cheese.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and taco shells are golden.
  6. Remove from oven and add fresh toppings such as shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize toppings to suit everyone's taste. Serve immediately for the best experience.

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