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Cheesy Oven Baked Tacos

This is literally the easiest way to make and serve tacos!

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 414 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 ounce taco seasoning 1 packet, or 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
  • 1 onion diced
  • 10 ounces canned diced tomatoes with chilies such as Rotel
  • 12 to 14 taco shells
  • 2 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese blend divided
  • toppings as desired see notes

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Cook ground beef and onion until no pink remains. Drain fat. Add in taco seasoning, undrained tomatoes and ¼ cup water. Cook until no liquid remains (about 5 minutes).
  3. Place your taco shells in a 9×13 pan. Use small balls of foil between every second shell to help them stand up if needed.
  4. Divide 1 ½ cups of cheese between the shells. Top with meat mixture divided between shells and finally top with remaining cheese.
  5. Bake 15-18 minutes or until cheese melts. Top with desired toppings and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Optional toppings: shredded cheddar, tomatoes, lettuce, sour cream, salsa
  • Optional toppings: shredded cheddar, tomatoes, lettuce, sour cream, salsa

Nutrition Information

Calories 414 (21%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Cholesterol 96mg (32%) Sodium 414mg (17%) Potassium 390mg (11%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 485IU (10%) Vitamin C 1.3mg (1%) Calcium 374mg (37%) Iron 2.6mg (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 414

% Daily Value*

Calories 414 21%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 96mg 32%
Sodium 414mg 17%
Potassium 390mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 485IU 10%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 1%
Calcium 374mg 37%
Iron 2.6mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.