Crispy Cheesy Beef Tacos
Oven-baked tacos with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and fresh toppings offer a delightful blend of crispy texture and rich flavors, perfect for a quick Mexican main dish.
Equipment
- 1 skillet
- 1 baking dish
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning or homemade mix
- 2/3 cup tomato sauce or salsa
- salt and pepper to taste
- 8 hard taco shells
- 2 cups shredded cheese cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro optional
- sour cream optional
- guacamole optional
- jalapeño slices optional
- hot sauce optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and arrange taco shells upright in a baking dish.
- Cook ground beef and diced onion in a skillet over medium heat until browned; drain excess fat.
- Add minced garlic and taco seasoning to the beef; stir for 1 minute.
- Pour in tomato sauce or salsa, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Spoon the seasoned beef evenly into the taco shells and sprinkle each with shredded cheese.
- Bake in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and the shells are crisp and golden.
- Remove from oven, then top tacos with lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro if desired.
- Serve warm with optional sour cream, guacamole, jalapeño slices, or hot sauce.
Notes
- Customize toppings based on personal preference.
- Add jalapeño slices before baking for extra heat.
- Prepare ahead and reheat in the oven for convenience.