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Quick Crunchy Baked Beef Tacos

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Quick Crunchy Baked Beef Tacos are crispy, oven-baked tacos filled with seasoned ground beef and melted cheese. This easy sheet pan recipe delivers bold flavor and satisfying crunch without frying, making it perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 cup tomato sauce
  • 8–10 hard taco shells
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
  • Optional toppings:
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Diced tomatoes
  • Sour cream
  • Salsa
  • Sliced jalapeños
  • Chopped cilantro

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange taco shells upright in a 9×13-inch baking dish or on a sheet pan.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook 3–4 minutes until softened.
  3. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  4. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking apart as it cooks. Drain excess grease.
  5. Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add tomato sauce and simmer 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Spoon beef mixture evenly into taco shells.
  7. Sprinkle cheese over each taco.
  8. Bake 8–10 minutes until cheese is melted and shells are crispy.
  9. Add desired toppings and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Place shells snugly together to prevent tipping.
  • Store beef filling separately from shells for best texture.
  • Reheat filling and assemble in fresh shells for crispiness.
  • Freeze beef mixture for up to 2 months.
  • Use gluten-free taco shells if needed.

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