Baked Tacos

4.41 from 10 votes

Make oven baked tacos for your next party! Whether you choose hard shells or soft shells, this guide will help you prepare an easy taco dinner.

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: 30 minute dinner, easy mexican dinner, easy recipe

Servings:

Calories: 262kcal

Author: Julie Clark

Ingredients

For the tacos:

2 pounds ground beef
3-5 tablespoons taco seasoning depending on how much flavor you like
8 ounces tomato sauce
12 taco shells hard or fajita size soft shells
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend or cheddar cheese

Toppings:

lettuce, tomato, onion, jalapeno, salsa, etc

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400º Fahrenheit.
In a skillet on the stovetop, brown and crumble the ground beef until it is no longer pink. Drain off any fat. Make sure this is drained as much as possible so the tacos don't get soggy. 2 pounds ground beef
Add the taco seasoning and tomato sauce. Mix well and let heat through for 5 minutes on the stovetop over medium-low heat. 3-5 tablespoons taco seasoning, 8 ounces tomato sauce
Place the taco shells in baking pans. This can be a 8x8 or 9x13 baking dish, depending on how much you are making. Line with parchment paper for easy cleanup. 12 taco shells
Bake the empty taco shells for 5 minutes.
Divide the meat between the taco shells and top with cheese.
Bake for 5-10 minutes or until heated through and the cheese is melted. Watch them closely so they don’t get too brown. If they seem to be browning unevenly you can rotate the pans.
Top with any of your favorite taco toppings and enjoy!

Notes

The calories shown are based on the recipe making 12 tacos with cheese, with 1 serving being 1 taco. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**

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