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.
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Recipe Information
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)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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).
Drain any excess grease from the skillet, if necessary, then return it to the heat.
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.
Arrange the taco shells in a 9x13-inch baking dish, standing upright and close together.
Fill each taco shell with an equal portion of the seasoned ground beef mixture.
Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the filled tacos.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the taco shells are slightly crisp.
Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven. Allow the tacos to cool slightly before handling.
Top each taco with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, sliced black olives, and chopped cilantro, as desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious baked tacos!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2464 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 179.4 g | 230% | |
| Saturated Fat | 79.3 g | 396% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 541 mg | 180% | |
| Sodium | 4018 mg | 175% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 103.0 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.4 g | ||
| Protein | 120.5 g | 241% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1264 mg | 97% | |
| Iron | 13.7 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 1604 mg | 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.
