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Baked Tacos
4.9 from 30 votes

Baked Tacos

Crispy oven baked tacos! Made with hard taco shells, ground beef, taco seasoning, cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream + avocado!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 ¼ pounds ground beef lean
  • 1 onion diced, small
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 (1.25-ounce) package taco seasoning
  • ¼ cup water or beer
  • 2 teaspoons hot sauce such as Cholula
  • 12 taco shells hard
  • 1 cup Mexican blend cheese shredded
For serving
  • Pico de Gallo
  • avocado
  • sour cream
  • cilantro
  • lettuce shredded
  • lime wedges

Instructions

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  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the beef as it cooks; drain excess fat.
  2. Add onion, and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Stir in garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Stir in taco seasoning, water or beer and hot sauce until flavors have blended, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly oil a 9 x 13 baking dish or coat with nonstick spray.
  6. Place taco shells in a single layer, standing up, into the prepared baking dish. Place into oven and bake until crispy, about 3-4 minutes.
  7. Working carefully, add 1/4 cup ground beef mixture to each taco shell; sprinkle with cheese.
  8. Place into oven and bake until cheese has melted, about 4-5 minutes.
  9. Serve immediately with desired toppings.