Oven-Baked Cheesy Tacos: Easy, Delicious Comfort Food at Home
These oven-baked cheesy tacos are a simple way to enjoy a comforting meal at home. Packed with flavor and melted cheese, they’re sure to please.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 12 taco shells
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can refried beans
- 1 cup lettuce, shredded
- 1/2 cup tomatoes, diced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add taco seasoning and water to the skillet, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Spread refried beans inside each taco shell.
- Fill each shell with the cooked beef mixture and top with shredded cheese.
- Place the filled taco shells on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add sliced olives or jalapeños before baking.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg