Oven-Baked Cheesy Tacos (Crispy & Loaded)
Oven-Baked Cheesy Tacos are the perfect comfort food that brings joy to any meal. These tacos feature crispy shells filled with seasoned beef, melty cheese, and a variety of fresh toppings, making them a hit at family dinners or casual gatherings. Easy to prepare and fully customizable, you can dress them up with your favorite vegetables and sauces. Whether you’re hosting game night or just looking for a quick weeknight dinner, these flavorful baked tacos will become a staple in your kitchen. Enjoy the crunch of every bite as the cheese melts beautifully, creating a delightful combination that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (8 tacos) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- ⅔ cup tomato sauce
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 8 hard taco shells
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional)
- Sour cream (optional)
- Guacamole (optional)
- Jalapeño slices (optional)
- Hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the taco shells upright in a baking dish to prepare them for filling.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef along with the diced onion until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
- Add minced garlic and taco seasoning; stir for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the tomato sauce and let it simmer for about 5 minutes to combine flavors.
- Carefully spoon the seasoned beef mixture evenly into each taco shell. Generously sprinkle shredded cheese over each filled shell.
- Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 10–15 minutes until the cheese is melted and the taco shells are crisp and golden brown.
- Once baked, remove from oven. Top each taco with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro if desired. Serve warm alongside sour cream or guacamole for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg