Taco Shell Bake

Discover the ultimate weeknight crowd-pleaser with this Taco Shell Bake! This easy and flavorful recipe brings all your favorite taco night elements together in one convenient, oven-baked dish. Crispy corn taco shells are loaded with a savory mixture of seasoned ground beef, refried beans, and zesty salsa, then topped with a generous layer of melted cheddar cheese. After just 25 minutes in the oven, garnish with fresh toppings like shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, and cilantro for a vibrant, customizable finish. Perfect for feeding a family or spicing up your dinner rotation, this one-pan taco bake is as simple as it is satisfying. Bring the joy of tacos to your table with this irresistible baked creation!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 medium Onion, diced
• 1 packet Taco seasoning
• 0.6667 cup Water
• 1 can (16 ounces) Refried beans
• 1 cup Salsa
• 10 shells Corn taco shells
• 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 cups Shredded lettuce
• 1 cup Diced tomatoes
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until the beef is browned and the onion is softened, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess grease.

Step 3

Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat.

Step 4

Add the refried beans and salsa to the beef mixture, stirring until well combined.

Step 5

Arrange the corn taco shells upright in the prepared baking dish. Spoon the beef and bean mixture evenly into the taco shells, filling each shell about three-quarters full.

Step 6

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese generously over the tops of the filled taco shells.

Step 7

Cover the dish loosely with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 7-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.

Step 8

Carefully remove the dish from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.

Step 9

Top the baked tacos with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, and fresh cilantro, if using.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy your Taco Shell Bake!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2353.8 grams (2353.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4019

Total Fat 235.30g	302%
Saturated Fat 108.50g	543%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.40g
Cholesterol 601mg	200%
Sodium 10540mg	458%
Total Carbohydrate 320.30g	116%
Dietary Fiber 50.00g	179%
Total Sugars 31.10g
Protein 184.50g	369%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2541mg	195%
Iron 23mg	125%
Potassium 4409mg	94%

*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: 51.2%

Protein: 17.8%

Carbs: 31.0%