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Oven-Baked Cheesy Tacos Recipe

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Delicious oven-baked cheesy tacos featuring seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and fresh toppings baked in crispy taco shells. A quick and easy meal perfect for a flavorful Mexican-inspired dinner.

Ingredients

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Beef Mixture

  • 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade mix)
  • ⅔ cup tomato sauce or salsa
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Taco Assembly

  • 8 hard taco shells
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)

Toppings

  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • ½ cup diced tomatoes
  • ¼ cup diced red onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional)
  • Sour cream (optional)
  • Guacamole (optional)
  • Jalapeño slices (optional)
  • Hot sauce (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the taco shells upright in a baking dish to prepare them for filling and baking.
  2. Cook Beef Mixture: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef together with the finely diced onion until browned. Drain any excess fat. Add minced garlic and taco seasoning; cook and stir for about 1 minute. Pour in the tomato sauce or salsa and allow the mixture to simmer gently for 5 minutes to blend flavors.
  3. Assemble Tacos: Spoon the seasoned beef evenly into each prepared taco shell. Generously sprinkle shredded cheese over the filled tacos.
  4. Bake: Place the baking dish with assembled tacos into the preheated oven. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and the taco shells turn crisp and golden brown.
  5. Add Fresh Toppings: Remove the tacos from the oven. Top them with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, diced red onions, and chopped cilantro as desired. Serve warm alongside optional sour cream, guacamole, jalapeño slices, or hot sauce to enhance flavor.

Notes

  • Feel free to customize toppings based on your personal preference.
  • For a spicier kick, add jalapeño slices before baking with the cheese.
  • These tacos can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven for convenience.

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