Oven-Baked Cheesy Tacos (Print-Friendly Format)
Crispy oven-baked tacos packed with flavorful beef, gooey cheese, and fresh toppings for extra crunch.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Meat Mixture
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450 g ground beef
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1 small onion, finely diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 packet taco seasoning or equivalent homemade blend
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150 ml tomato sauce or salsa
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
→ Taco Shells and Cheese
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8 hard taco shells
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200 g shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
→ Fresh Toppings
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100 g shredded lettuce
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75 g diced tomatoes
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40 g diced red onion
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2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
→ Optional Garnishes
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Sour cream, for serving
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Guacamole, for serving
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Jalapeño slices, as desired
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Hot sauce, to taste
# How to Make It:
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Preheat oven to 200°C. Arrange taco shells upright in a suitable baking dish to maintain shape.
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In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with finely diced onion until browned. Drain excess fat thoroughly.
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Add minced garlic and taco seasoning to the beef; stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in tomato sauce and simmer for five minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
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Distribute seasoned beef mixture evenly into the prepared taco shells.
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Generously sprinkle shredded cheese over the beef in each shell. Bake for 10–15 minutes, until cheese has melted and shells are golden and crisp.
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Remove tacos from oven. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, red onion and cilantro. Serve immediately, with sour cream, guacamole, jalapeño slices, or hot sauce as desired.
# Extra Tips:
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Toppings are highly customizable; for added heat, include jalapeño slices before baking. Tacos may be assembled ahead and reheated in the oven.