Description
These Extra Cheesy Beef Oven Baked Tacos are the ultimate taco night dish! Ground beef is seasoned to perfection, stuffed in crunchy taco shells, and topped with extra cheese before being baked until golden and bubbly. Perfect for meal prepping or serving a crowd, these cheesy tacos are a hit every time!
Ingredients
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- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 1/4 cup water
- 12 taco shells
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup salsa (optional)
- Sour cream (optional)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes.
- Drain any excess fat from the beef, then stir in the taco seasoning mix and water. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, until the beef is well-coated in the seasoning and the liquid has absorbed.
- Arrange the taco shells in a baking dish, standing up.
- Evenly distribute the seasoned beef mixture between the taco shells.
- Top each taco with a generous amount of cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
- Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the taco shells are crispy.
- Once baked, remove the tacos from the oven. Optionally, top with salsa, sour cream, and fresh cilantro.
- Serve and enjoy your Extra Cheesy Beef Oven Baked Tacos!
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add diced tomatoes or jalapeños to the beef mixture.
- You can swap ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner version.
- These tacos are perfect for meal prep! Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg