Oven-Baked Cheesy Tacos (Crispy & Loaded) You’ll Love! Recipe
These oven-baked cheesy tacos are a delicious twist on traditional tacos, with a crispy shell and a gooey, cheesy filling that everyone will love. Loaded with savory seasoned beef, melted cheese, and fresh toppings, they are perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: None
Ingredients
For the Beef Mixture:
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade mix)
- ⅔ cup tomato sauce or salsa
- Salt & pepper to taste
For the Tacos:
- 8 hard taco shells
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional)
- Sour cream (optional)
- Guacamole (optional)
- Jalapeño slices (optional)
- Hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Heat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange taco shells upright in a baking dish.
- Cook Beef Mixture: In a skillet over medium heat, cook beef and onion until browned. Drain excess fat. Add garlic and taco seasoning; stir for 1 minute. Pour in tomato sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Assemble Tacos: Spoon seasoned beef evenly into taco shells. Sprinkle each generously with shredded cheese.
- Bake: Place baking dish in the oven and bake for 10–15 minutes, until cheese is melted and shells are crisp and golden.
- Add Fresh Toppings: Remove from oven and top with lettuce, tomato, onion, and cilantro. Serve warm with sour cream or guacamole.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
