Oven Baked Tacos
Oven Baked Tacos are a crowd-pleasing favorite, blending crispy taco shells with savory ground beef, melty cheese, and fresh toppings. Perfect for game nights or family dinners, this recipe delivers an explosion of flavors that everyone will love. Easy to customize, these tacos can cater to various taste preferences, making them an instant hit at any gathering. Get ready to indulge in nostalgic flavors while creating new memories around the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Serves 5 (2 tacos each) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 10 hard taco shells
- 2 cups shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for about 7-10 minutes. Drain excess fat and stir in taco seasoning with water as per package instructions.
- Fill each taco shell generously with the seasoned meat and top with shredded cheese.
- Place filled taco shells in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven, top with lettuce and diced tomatoes, and drizzle with sour cream before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg