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Oven-Baked Cheesy Tacos

Oven-Baked Cheesy Tacos: Easy, Crispy Goodness Tonight

Oven-Baked Cheesy Tacos redefine comfort food with crispy shells and versatile fillings, perfect for quick dinners or gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or Ground Turkey/Chicken
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil for sautéing
  • 1 cup Onion diced, substitute with yellow/white onion if preferred
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced, or use garlic powder
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning for flavor
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce or Salsa for texture
For the Shells
  • 12 small Taco Shells flour or corn, warm slightly to avoid cracks
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese or Mexican Blend
For Toppings
  • 2 cups Lettuce shredded, can use cabbage
  • 1 cup Tomatoes diced, pico de gallo adds zest
  • 0.5 cup Red Onion diced, or use green onions
  • 0.25 cup Cilantro chopped, optional
  • Optional Toppings sour cream, jalapeños, guacamole, hot sauce

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking dish
  • microwave

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare your baking dish.
  2. Sauté diced onions and minced garlic in olive oil over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Cook ground beef, turkey, or chicken in the skillet for 6-8 minutes. Stir in taco seasoning and tomato sauce, simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Warm taco shells in the microwave for 20-30 seconds, then fill with meat mixture and top with cheese.
  5. Arrange filled shells in the baking dish and bake for 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and edges are golden.
  6. Remove from oven, cool slightly, and add desired fresh toppings before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These tacos are customizable with various fillings and toppings to suit different tastes.

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