Description
Crispy shells stuffed with seasoned beef, gooey melted cheese, and fresh toppings — a crave-worthy twist on taco night made right in the oven.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 hard taco shells
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup tomato salsa
- ½ cup diced onions
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- Olive oil spray (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking dish with foil.
- In a skillet, cook ground beef with taco seasoning and onions until browned; stir in salsa.
- Arrange taco shells upright in the baking dish.
- Spoon beef mixture evenly into each shell and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake 10–12 minutes until cheese is melted and shells are lightly crisp.
- Top with lettuce, tomatoes, and a drizzle of sour cream.
- Serve warm, straight from the baking dish for the perfect cheesy crunch.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding jalapeños or other toppings of your choice.
- Make sure to keep an eye on the tacos while baking to prevent over-browning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg