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Oven-Baked Cheesy Tacos (Crispy & Loaded) You’ll Love

Oven-Baked Cheesy Tacos (Crispy & Loaded) You’ll Love Tonight

Enjoy these Oven-Baked Cheesy Tacos (Crispy & Loaded) that blend comfort with quick preparation for your meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Taco Filling
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Feel free to substitute with ground turkey or chicken.
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning Store-bought or homemade.
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce Salsa can be used for a spicier kick.
  • 1 medium Onion (diced) Omit if you prefer a milder flavor.
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) Garlic powder works in a pinch.
For the Tacos
  • 12 pieces Taco Shells Crispy corn or flour options.
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheese Vegan cheese for dairy-free.
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Lettuce Romaine or iceberg.
  • 1 cup Tomatoes Diced or cherry tomatoes.
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion Green onions can be used for a milder taste.
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Parsley can be used instead.

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Baking dish
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a greased baking dish.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté diced onion and minced garlic for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add ground beef, cook until browned, then mix in taco seasoning and tomato sauce; simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Warm taco shells, fill with beef mixture, and top with shredded cheese.
  5. Arrange tacos in the baking dish and bake for 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and shells are crispy.
  6. Remove from oven, add toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best texture, reheat leftovers in the oven. You can make the filling ahead of time.

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