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!
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Recipe Information
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)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
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.
Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat.
Add the refried beans and salsa to the beef mixture, stirring until well combined.
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.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese generously over the tops of the filled taco shells.
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.
Carefully remove the dish from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
Top the baked tacos with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, and fresh cilantro, if using.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Taco Shell Bake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
565 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.6 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.4 g | 87% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 101 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 839 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.2 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.5 g | ||
| Protein | 29.7 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 393 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 725 mg | 15% | |
*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.
