Oven-Baked Cheesy Tacos: A Simple and Indulgent Family Favorite
Bring a delightful twist to family taco night with these oven-baked cheesy tacos that are sure to please everyone.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 12 taco shells
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can refried beans
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef until browned, then stir in the taco seasoning.
- Fill each taco shell with refried beans, seasoned beef, and top with cheddar cheese.
- Place the filled taco shells on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the oven and add diced tomatoes and shredded lettuce before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add jalapeños to your taco filling.
- Feel free to substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
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: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg