Oven-Baked Cheesy Tacos (Print-Friendly Version)

Crispy taco shells filled with seasoned beef and melted cheese, baked until golden and topped with fresh veggies.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meat and Protein

01 - 450 g ground beef (alternatively ground turkey or chicken)

→ Vegetables and Aromatics

02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 50 g shredded lettuce
05 - 100 g diced tomatoes
06 - 50 g diced red onion
07 - 10 g fresh cilantro, chopped

→ Seasonings and Sauces

08 - 15 ml olive oil
09 - 15 g taco seasoning blend
10 - 60 ml tomato sauce or salsa
11 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Dairy and Cheese

12 - 150 g shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese blend

→ Taco Shells and Optional Toppings

13 - 8 flour or corn taco shells, warmed
14 - Optional: sour cream, sliced jalapeños, guacamole, hot sauce

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 190°C to ensure even cooking of the assembled tacos.
02 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent, about 2–3 minutes. Incorporate ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula. Stir in taco seasoning, tomato sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes until flavors meld.
03 - Fill each warmed taco shell with the meat mixture, then top generously with shredded cheese. Arrange filled shells standing side by side in a greased baking dish.
04 - Bake in the preheated oven for 10–15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly and shells are lightly crisp.
05 - Remove tacos from the oven and top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, red onion, and chopped cilantro. Add optional toppings such as sour cream, jalapeños, or guacamole as desired.

# Additional Tips:

01 - Slightly warm taco shells before filling to prevent cracking and improve pliability.
02 - Allow tacos to rest a minute after baking to maintain structure during serving.
03 - To make gluten-free, substitute taco shells with gluten-free varieties or use lettuce wraps.
04 - Leftovers can be frozen unbaked; bake directly from frozen adding extra cook time as needed.

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