Cheesy Oven-Baked Tacos
Cheesy Oven-Baked Tacos is a crisp, cheesy baked taco filled with seasoned beef and fresh toppings for a perfect warm-and-cool bite.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning or 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
- 1 cup tomato sauce or salsa
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 10 to 12 hard taco shells
- 1½ cups shredded cheese such as cheddar Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend
- 1½ cups shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup diced red onion
- Chopped cilantro optional
- Sour cream optional
- Guacamole optional
- Jalapeño slices optional
- Hot sauce optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and arrange taco shells upright in a baking dish.
- Cook ground beef with onion until browned, then add garlic, taco seasoning, and tomato sauce to simmer.
- Fill each taco shell with the beef mixture and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 10 to 15 minutes until the cheese melts and the shells turn golden and crisp.
- Add lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and any extra toppings before serving warm.