Easy Baked Tacos

Easy baked tacos are the best weeknight meal or taco Tuesday tradition. They are made with an easy ground beef taco meat that your whole family will love. These tacos are so versatile and can be topped with any additions you like.

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: baked tacos, beef tacos, easy taco recipe

Servings:

Calories: 365kcal

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds lean ground beef I use 90/10
¼ cup taco seasoning or one taco packet store bought or home made
¾ cup water
12 hard taco shells
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or pepper jack, cotija cheese, or Mexican cheese
toppings: onions, salsa, cilantro, sour cream, fresh lime juice, beans

Instructions

To start, preheat your oven to 350 degrees and grease a large baking dish or a deep cookie sheet.
Now in a large pan, start to brown the ground beef on the stove. Cook until fully browned and almost cooked through. Drain and excess fat. Add in the seasonings and water and stir frequently. Stir until the water evaporates and the taco seasoning coats the meat about 2-4 minutes.
Now assemble the tacos. Grab the taco shells and one by one add a large spoonful of taco meat. Repeat this process until all the tacos are filled. Assemble them in your baking dish so they all stand upright and add the shredded cheddar cheese on top.
Bake for 10 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted. While the tacos bake prepare your toppings.
Remove the tacos from the oven, add your desired toppings, and enjoy!

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