Oven-Baked Cheesy Tacos (Print Version)
Cheesy baked tacos with seasoned beef, melty cheese, and fresh toppings, ready in just minutes.
# Ingredients:
→ Meat Filling
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1 pound ground beef, turkey, or chicken
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 small onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 packet taco seasoning or 2 tablespoons homemade blend
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1/2 cup tomato sauce or salsa
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Taco Assembly
08 -
10 small taco shells, flour or corn, warmed
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2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican blend
→ Fresh Toppings
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1 cup lettuce, finely shredded
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1/2 cup tomatoes, diced
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1/2 cup red onion, diced
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1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
→ Optional Add-ons
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Sour cream, for serving
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Sliced jalapeños, for serving
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Guacamole, for serving
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Hot sauce, for serving
# Steps:
01 -
Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a baking dish or line with foil.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant. Incorporate ground beef and break apart with a spoon, cooking until no longer pink.
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Add taco seasoning and tomato sauce to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Stir well and simmer on low for 5 minutes, allowing flavors to blend.
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Fill each taco shell with the warm meat mixture. Top generously with shredded cheese and arrange tacos upright in the prepared baking dish.
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Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until cheese is melted and tacos are crisp around the edges.
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Remove tacos from the oven and garnish with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, red onions, and chopped cilantro. Offer sour cream, guacamole, jalapeños, or hot sauce as desired.
# Notes:
01 -
Warm the taco shells before filling to prevent cracking and ensure a crisp finish.