Cheesy Oven-Baked Tacos
Indulge in the comfort of Cheesy Oven-Baked Tacos, where crispy corn shells meet a savory filling of seasoned ground beef and gooey cheese. Baked to perfection, these tacos are topped with fresh lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and cool sour cream for an irresistible meal that’s perfect for any gathering. Easy to prepare and customizable to your taste, these cheesy delights will quickly become a family favorite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6 (12 tacos) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning (about 1 oz)
- 12 corn taco shells
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup chopped lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat and mix in the taco seasoning with water as per package instructions.
- Fill each taco shell generously with the seasoned meat mixture.
- Top with shredded cheese before placing them in the oven.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
- Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, then serve topped with lettuce, tomatoes, and sour cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg