Oven Baked Tacos

Taco Tuesday has become a staple in many homes across the world. We either anticipate the delicious recipe we know and love or we use this opportunity to expand our culinary skills and try something new. 

Tacos are one of the easiest foods to share and enjoy with your preferred flavor pairing. It’s great for hosting a party, a summer cookout, or feeding a bunch of hungry teenagers. Your table turns into a spread of a variety of sauces and toppings whether you prefer a spicer taco compared to just a traditional flavor combination.

Make Taco night even easier with Oven Baked Tacos. Lay tortillas in the bottom of a casserole dish, top with meat and cheese, and bake until bubbly and aromatic. This recipe is great as a grab-and-go meal if you and your family are on different schedules and have trouble finding a set time to enjoy dinner together. 

Leftovers have never been easier! Just cover, store, remove and reheat. The flavor is still powerful and depending on the type of tortilla you prefer will still have a crispy crunch or a chewy soft shell. 

Can I substitute the hard shell tacos for soft shell?

You can certainly use a different type of tortilla. If you use a soft shell you will have more of an enchilada bake but this will also ensure the tacos hold up well. Just don’t cover the bottom with too much sauce or your shells will become soggy. You could even use burrito or quesadilla wraps if you want larger sharing options for your growing little ones.

What type of taco seasoning should I use?

The seasoning world is your oyster. There are a ton of blends out there premade or you could create your own mix of flavors. Some of the most popular options are Old El Paso,  Ortega, and McCormick.

Here is all you need to create these beautiful and delicious tacos for your family and friends!

11-12 Hard taco shells (or soft shells)

1 ½ lb. Ground beef

1 Can Rotel tomatoes undrained (you could use fire-roasted tomatoes as well)

½ Medium onion chopped

1 Packet of taco seasoning

2 C. Taco blend cheese

Toppings of your choice

Let’s walk through making these Oven Baked Tacos right in your very own home!

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Saute the meat and onions over medium-high heat on the stove until the meat is cooked through and the onions have softened.

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Add the taco seasoning and undrained Rotel to the skillet, and cook over medium heat until all liquid is absorbed.

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Line the taco shells standing upright in a 9×13 baking dish.

Place a layer of cheese on the bottom of each taco shell.

Top the cheese with a layer of the prepared taco meat.

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Add a final layer of cheese to the top of each taco.

Bake for 15 minutes.

Remove, garnish with your toppings of choice and serve.

What would you top your Oven Baked Tacos with?

Oven Baked Tacos

Ooey gooey cheese covers a bed of ground beef and taco shells for a shareable meal fit for the whole family.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 11-12 Hard taco shells
• 1 ½ lbs. Ground beef
• 1 Can Rotel tomatoes undrained
• ½ Medium onion chopped
• 1 Packet taco seasoning
• 2 C. Taco blend cheese
• Toppings of choice

Method

 

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
2. Saute the meat and onions over medium-high heat on the stove until the meat is cooked through and the onions have softened.
3. Add the taco seasoning and undrained Rotel to the skillet, and cook over medium heat until all liquid is absorbed.
4. Line the taco shells standing upright in a 9x13 baking dish.
5. Place a layer of cheese on the bottom of each taco shell.
6. Top the cheese with a layer of the prepared taco meat.
7. Add a final layer of cheese to the top of each taco.
8. Bake for 15 minutes.
9. Remove, garnish with your toppings of choice and serve.