Description
These flavorful baked tacos combine tender ground beef, vibrant seasonings, and melted cheese in a single baking sheet. Ideal for weeknights or family meals, they offer crispy shells and juicy fillings without messy grilling.
Ingredients
Ground beef (90% lean) 1 lb
Medium onion, diced 1
Garlic, minced 3 cloves
Taco seasoning mix 1 tbsp
Shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup
Tortillas (whole-wheat or corn) 8
Tomato salsa 1/2 cup
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
Dice the onion and mince the garlic
In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned
Add diced onion, minced garlic, and taco seasoning. Stir to combine and cook for 5 minutes to deglaze the pan
Transfer mixture to a 9-inch parchment paper doughnut shell or round baking dish, forming a layer
Top evenly with shredded cheddar cheese
Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden and the shell is crispy
Place tortillas on another baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes to warm them
Serve by transferring the filling into tortillas and topping with tomato salsa of your choice
Notes
Substitute ground beef with turkey or plant-based alternatives
Use shallots or green onions for a milder flavor
Replace garlic with garlic powder if needed
Opt for homemade taco seasoning: blend chili powder, cumin, paprika, and oregano
Use Monterey Jack cheese or vegan options
Fresh salsa (diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, lime) adds extra freshness
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg