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Oven-Baked Cheesy Tacos

Crispy oven-baked tacos filled with seasoned beef and melted cheese for an easy, crowd-pleasing meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 hard taco shells
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 0.5 cup onion diced
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 0.5 cup salsa
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking dish or sheet

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Cook ground beef and onion in a skillet until browned.
  3. Drain excess fat and stir in taco seasoning and salsa.
  4. Arrange taco shells upright in a baking dish.
  5. Fill shells with beef mixture.
  6. Top generously with shredded cheese.
  7. Bake until cheese is melted and shells are crisp.
  8. Remove, rest briefly, and serve.

Notes

Use freshly shredded cheese for best melting.