Oven Baked Tacos
Oven baked tacos are a delightful twist on classic tacos, offering a scrumptious blend of crispy shells, savory fillings, and gooey melted cheese. Perfect for family gatherings or casual dinners, these tacos are easy to customize with your favorite ingredients. In just a short time, you can create an irresistible dish that will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6 (12 tacos) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 taco shells
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning (about 1 oz)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 ripe avocado or ½ cup guacamole
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange taco shells upright in a baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat (7-10 minutes). Stir occasionally.
- Add taco seasoning and a splash of water; simmer until thickened.
- Fill each taco shell with the seasoned meat mixture and top with cheese.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, and guacamole.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg