Go Back

Oven-Baked Cheesy Tacos

Crispy oven-baked tacos filled with seasoned beef and melted cheese for an easy, crowd-pleasing meal.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Taco Filling
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 0.5 cup onion chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
Assembly
  • 8 hard taco shells
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. Cook ground beef with onion in olive oil until browned. Add taco seasoning and stir well.
  3. Stand taco shells upright in the baking dish.
  4. Sprinkle a small amount of cheese into each shell.
  5. Fill shells with seasoned beef mixture.
  6. Top generously with remaining cheese.
  7. Bake uncovered for 12–15 minutes until crispy and cheese is melted.
  8. Serve hot with desired toppings.

Notes

Do not overfill shells to keep them crispy.