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Ground Beef Baked Tacos

Make these delicious ground beef baked tacos for a simple dinner or a gathering!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 621 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/8 tsp Cayenne pepper powder
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 12 street taco size white corn tortillas about 5.5" in diameter

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 425F
  2. Combine salt, black pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper powder in a small bowl
  3. Mix tomato paste and water in a separate bowl and set to the side
  4. Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add the ground beef to the pan
  5. Allow the ground beef to brown for 5 minutes and break it into crumbles as it browns
  6. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the spice mixture and tomato paste and water to the pan
  7. Mix in the tomato paste and seasonings and saute until completely cooked about 2-3 minutes
  8. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lay 6 corn taco shells on the baking sheet and cover with shredded cheese - You will need to do this twice to make all of the baked tacos
  9. Place 2 tbsp of taco meat on one side of each taco (see picture above)
  10. Add the baking sheet to the oven and cook for 3 minutes
  11. Remove the tacos from the oven and fold each in half and press down lightly to ensure the tacos stay folded
  12. Return the baking sheet to the oven and cook for 5 minutes
  13. Remove the baked tacos from the oven and repeat steps 8-12 to make the next 6 tacos
  14. Allow the tacos to cool slightly, add toppings and enjoy!

Notes

  • Freezing Instructions: Allow tacos to cool completely. Wrap in tinfoil in sets of three. Place in an airtight freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months.

  • Reheating from frozen:

    For a crispy shell - open tinfoil packet of tacos and bake on tinfoil at 250F for 15 minutes in an oven or toaster oven. For a soft shell - place on a plate covered with a wet paper towel and microwave for 2-3 minutes.

  • For a crispy shell - open tinfoil packet of tacos and bake on tinfoil at 250F for 15 minutes in an oven or toaster oven.
  • For a soft shell - place on a plate covered with a wet paper towel and microwave for 2-3 minutes.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 621kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 49g (98%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 126mg (42%) Sodium 1424mg (59%) Potassium 713mg (20%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 1008IU (20%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 1056mg (106%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 621

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 621kcal 31%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 49g 98%
Fat 30g 46%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 126mg 42%
Sodium 1424mg 59%
Potassium 713mg 15%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 1008IU 20%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 1056mg 106%
Iron 4mg 22%

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