A look at a very typical dinner in our house! And exactly how I make dinner in 30 minutes as a working mom to three – simple, cozy, and kid-approved! All three asked for seconds tonight, which is my favorite kind of win (especially on a Monday!)
30 Minute 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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