Description
Oven‑baked tacos with crispy shells and flavorful ground beef, cheesy and perfect for Taco Tuesdays—or feeding a crowd.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2‑3 Tbsp taco seasoning (store‑bought or homemade)
- ⅓ cup salsa (optional: plus 4 oz green chiles)
- 1 cup refried beans
- 1–2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 8–12 corn or flour tortillas (6″ preferred)
- Olive oil or cooking spray for greasing
- Toppings: lettuce, diced tomato, sour cream, guacamole, cilantro, lime wedges, hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef and stir in taco seasoning and salsa (and green chiles if using). Cook until combined and fragrant. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Arrange tortillas on the baking sheet and lightly spray or brush both sides with oil.
- Spread ~¼ cup of beef mixture onto one side of each tortilla, add a spoon of refried beans, and sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake uncovered for about 10 minutes, until cheese melts.
- Fold each tortilla over the filling—flatten gently—and bake an additional 5–10 minutes, or until shells are golden and crispy.
- Remove from oven and serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Use warmed or room-temperature tortillas to prevent cracking.
- Customize with ground turkey, chicken, or veggie meat if preferred.
- Leftovers reheated in the oven or air fryer stay crisp; avoid microwaving.
- For extra flavor, add chopped cilantro or squeeze fresh lime juice over the tacos.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: ≈558 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 647 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
