Baked Tacos

Transform your taco night with these irresistible Baked Tacos—a quick and easy dinner recipe that's perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Featuring crispy taco shells filled with perfectly seasoned ground beef or turkey, these tacos are topped with melted cheddar cheese for a gooey, savory finish. Baked to perfection in just 10-12 minutes, this recipe ensures every bite is warm and flavorful. Customize your toppings with shredded lettuce, juicy diced tomatoes, creamy sour cream, and zesty black olives for a vibrant and satisfying meal. With just 15 minutes of prep time, these oven-baked tacos are your new go-to crowd-pleaser for taco Tuesday or game day celebrations.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 5

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
• 0.333 cup water
• 10 pieces taco shells
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 cups shredded lettuce
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 0.25 cup sliced black olives
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up into crumbles with a wooden spoon (about 6-8 minutes).

Step 3

Drain any excess grease from the skillet, if necessary, then return it to the heat.

Step 4

Stir in the taco seasoning and water, mixing well. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the mixture is thickened. Remove from heat.

Step 5

Arrange the taco shells in a 9x13-inch baking dish, standing upright and close together.

Step 6

Fill each taco shell with an equal portion of the seasoned ground beef mixture.

Step 7

Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the filled tacos.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the taco shells are slightly crisp.

Step 9

Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven. Allow the tacos to cool slightly before handling.

Step 10

Top each taco with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, sliced black olives, and chopped cilantro, as desired.

Step 11

Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious baked tacos!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1003.7 grams (1003.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2465

Total Fat 179.40g	230%
Saturated Fat 79.30g	397%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 541mg	180%
Sodium 4018mg	175%
Total Carbohydrate 103.00g	37%
Dietary Fiber 8.90g	32%
Total Sugars 10.40g
Protein 120.50g	241%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1264mg	97%
Iron 14mg	76%
Potassium 1605mg	34%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.4%

Protein: 19.2%

Carbs: 16.4%