Oven-Baked Cheesy Tacos
A simple and delicious recipe for oven-baked tacos with melted cheese and your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 1 lb ground beef 450 g
- 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 Assembly
- 8 hard taco shells
- 2 cups shredded cheese cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend
For Toppings
- 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 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until softened.
- Stir in the taco seasoning, tomato sauce or salsa, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Fill each taco shell with the beef mixture and top with shredded cheese.
- Place the filled tacos on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the oven and top with lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and any optional toppings.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Customize with your favorite toppings or add beans for extra protein.