Homemade Crunchy Beef Tacos
Oven-baked crunchy beef tacos filled with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and fresh toppings, delivering a delicious and satisfying Mexican-inspired meal ready in 30 minutes.
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
- ⅔ 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
- 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 the oven to 400°F and place the taco shells upright in a baking dish.
- Cook ground beef and diced onion in a skillet over medium heat until browned, then drain excess fat.
- Add minced garlic and taco seasoning to the skillet, stirring for 1 minute.
- Pour in tomato sauce or salsa and simmer the mixture for 5 minutes.
- Spoon the seasoned beef evenly into each taco shell, then sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Bake the tacos in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes until cheese is melted and shells are crisp.
- Remove tacos from the oven and add shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
- Serve warm with optional sour cream, guacamole, jalapeño slices, and hot sauce.
Notes
- Customize toppings to suit your taste preferences.
- Add jalapeño slices for extra spiciness before baking.
- Prepare tacos ahead and reheat in the oven for convenience.