Description
Crispy, cheesy ground beef tacos baked in a single pan for easy weeknight cooking. Juicy beef topped with melted cheese, served in golden tortillas for a family-friendly Mexican favorite ready in 40 minutes.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup tomato sauce (low-sodium)
1/2 cup diced onions
1/4 cup jalapeños
Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
Brush 5×7-inch baking dish with olive oil
Place taco shells upright in the dish
Season ground beef with salt and pepper
Dust beef with flour and mix thoroughly
Distribute beef evenly among taco shells
Top each with 1/4 cup cheese, onions, and jalapeños
Drizzle 2 tablespoons tomato sauce over each taco
Bake 20-25 minutes until shells are golden
Cool 5 minutes before serving
Notes
Pat beef dry before cooking to prevent sogginess
Dust taco shells with flour for extra crisp
Add pickled jalapeños for acidity
Reserve 1/4 cup cheese for garnish
Avoid overloading shells with wet ingredients to prevent sogginess
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg