Description
Savor the crunch of perfectly baked taco shells filled with savory ground meat, gooey melted cheese, and vibrant fresh toppings. These cheesy oven-baked tacos are a crowd-pleaser, perfect for Taco Tuesdays or spontaneous gatherings. With minimal prep time and endless customization options, they promise to bring joy to your dinner table and create unforgettable memories!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 8 soft taco shells
- 2 cups shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 packet taco seasoning (about 1 oz)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup chopped lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped onions
- 1/2 cup salsa
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat until fully cooked; drain excess grease.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water as per package instructions; simmer until thickened.
- Fill each taco shell generously with the meat mixture and top with cheese.
- Place tacos in a baking dish and bake for about 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Add fresh toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, salsa, and sour cream before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg