Oven Baked Tacos
Transform your taco night with these irresistible Oven Baked Tacos—an effortless recipe that combines bold flavors and crispy textures for the ultimate crowd-pleasing meal. Perfectly seasoned ground beef simmers to savory perfection before being layered with refried beans, crunchy hard taco shells, and melty cheddar cheese. The magic happens when everything bakes together, creating golden, slightly crisp taco shells packed with warm, gooey fillings. Straight from the oven, each taco is topped with fresh lettuce, juicy diced tomatoes, creamy sour cream, and zesty salsa for a vibrant finishing touch. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Quick, customizable, and utterly delicious, these baked tacos bring a fun twist to a classic favorite.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 2 tablespoons Taco seasoning
- 0.25 cup Water
- 10 pieces Hard taco shells
- 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can Refried beans
- 2 cups Chopped lettuce
- 1 cup Diced tomatoes
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 0.5 cup Salsa
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2
Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef, and cook until browned. Drain any excess grease.
Step 3
Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens.
Step 4
Spread a thin layer of refried beans inside each taco shell. Place the taco shells in a 9x13-inch baking dish, standing upright.
Step 5
Spoon the seasoned ground beef into each taco shell, filling them about halfway.
Step 6
Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese generously over the meat in each taco shell.
Step 7
Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the taco shells are lightly crispy.
Step 8
Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven. Top each taco with chopped lettuce, diced tomatoes, a dollop of sour cream, and a spoonful of salsa.
Step 9
Serve immediately and enjoy your oven-baked tacos!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 1819.6 grams (1819.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3385 |
| Total Fat 223.80g | 287% |
| Saturated Fat 108.10g | 540% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.30g | |
| Cholesterol 621mg | 207% |
| Sodium 7323mg | 318% |
| Total Carbohydrate 193.60g | 70% |
| Dietary Fiber 30.70g | 110% |
| Total Sugars 21.20g | |
| Protein 174.00g | 348% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 2255mg | 173% |
| Iron 22mg | 121% |
| Potassium 3570mg | 76% |
Source of Calories