Description
Baked tacos are a fun and delicious twist on a classic favorite, marrying crispy taco shells with savory seasoned meat, gooey melted cheese, and fresh toppings. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, this easy-to-follow recipe guarantees restaurant-quality flavors that will delight your guests. With their golden-brown shells and mouthwatering aroma, these baked tacos promise an unforgettable dining experience that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 hard taco shells
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning (about 1 oz)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
- ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground meat until browned. Drain excess fat and stir in taco seasoning with a splash of water.
- Stand the taco shells upright in a baking dish. Fill each shell with the meat mixture, then layer with black beans and diced tomatoes.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheese over the top of each filled shell.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving with sour cream and additional toppings as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg