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Oven-Baked Cheesy Tacos

Crispy oven-baked tacos filled with seasoned meat and melted cheese, perfect for easy family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Snack
Cuisine: American, Mexican-Inspired
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 hard taco shells
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 0.5 cup tomato sauce or salsa
  • 2 cups shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Taco rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange taco shells upright on a baking sheet.
  2. Cook onion and garlic in a skillet until softened. Add ground beef and brown fully.
  3. Stir in taco seasoning and tomato sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Fill taco shells with meat mixture and top with shredded cheese.
  5. Bake for 10–12 minutes until cheese is melted and shells are crisp.

Notes

Serve immediately with favorite taco toppings.