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If Taco Tuesday is a regular at your house, these Easy Baked Tacos are about to become a new favorite. Instead of assembling tacos one at a time, everything comes together in one baking dish for an easy, family-friendly meal. The taco shells get perfectly crispy in the oven while the cheese melts into the flavorful taco meat, making every bite irresistible. Finish them off with your favorite fresh toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and cilantro, and dinner is served in no time. They’re simple enough for busy weeknights, but always a hit with kids and adults alike!
Oven Baked Tacos
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey/chicken)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet mild taco seasoning (or homemade)
- ½–⅔ cup mild salsa (thick/chunky preferred)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 10 small taco shells (flour or corn, slightly warmed)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
Fresh Toppings
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup diced red onion
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Optional: Sour cream, guacamole, mild hot sauce
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Sauté onion in olive oil until soft, then add garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add ground meat and cook until browned.
- Stir in taco seasoning, ½–⅔ cup salsa, salt, and pepper; simmer 5 minutes (add a little extra salsa if using lean meat).
- Fill warmed taco shells with the meat mixture and top with cheese; stand them upright in the baking dish.
- Bake 10–12 minutes until cheese melts and shells crisp.
- Remove from oven.
- Add lettuce, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and any extras like sour cream, guacamole, or hot sauce.
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