Description
Oven-Baked Cheesy Tacos (Crispy & Loaded) You’ll Love! are a delicious twist on traditional tacos, combining seasoned beef with gooey cheese in a crunchy shell. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, these tacos are not only easy to make but also customizable to suit everyone’s tastes. With just 30 minutes from start to finish, they deliver bold flavors and a satisfying crunch that will have everyone coming back for more. Top them with fresh veggies and your favorite sauces for a delightful meal everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Taco seasoning
- ⅔ cup tomato sauce or salsa
- 8 hard taco shells
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- Fresh toppings: lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, cilantro (optional), guacamole (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange taco shells upright in a baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef and onion. Drain excess fat.
- Add garlic and taco seasoning; stir for 1 minute. Mix in tomato sauce or salsa and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Spoon the beef mixture into taco shells and top generously with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 10–15 minutes until cheese is melted and shells are crispy.
- Remove from the oven and add desired toppings before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (180g)
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg