Description
A straightforward recipe for making crispy baked tacos.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup water
- 12 hard taco shells
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Toppings: lettuce, tomatoes, salsa, sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain off any excess fat.
- Stir in the taco seasoning mix and water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Arrange the hard taco shells open-side up on a baking sheet.
- Spoon the meat mixture evenly into each taco shell.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the meat in each shell.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and add your desired toppings before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef.
- If you prefer softer shells, wrap them in foil before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 18
- Cholesterol: 55
Keywords: baked tacos, easy tacos, ground beef tacos, crispy tacos, weeknight dinner