Crispy baked tacos filled with seasoned beef and gooey melted cheese, all finished in the oven for a hands-off, crowd-pleasing dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef
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2–3 tbsp taco seasoning
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¼ cup water or tomato sauce
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10–12 crispy stand-and-stuff taco shells
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1½ cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
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1 cup refried beans (optional)
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½ cup diced onion
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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Toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, avocado, cilantro, jalapeños
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Cook ground beef in a skillet until browned. Drain. Add taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
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Arrange taco shells upright in a baking dish. Spread refried beans in bottom (optional), then spoon in beef mixture and top with shredded cheese.
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Cover loosely with foil. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 7–10 minutes until cheese is melted and shells are crisp.
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Add toppings and serve immediately.