Easy Baked Beef Tacos
Crispy oven baked tacos filled with seasoned ground beef and melted cheese in oiled corn tortillas.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 oz taco seasoning one packet
- ⅔ cup water
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil for the sheet pan
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 ½ cup shredded cheese any melting cheese works
Instructions
Cooking
- Add the ground beef to a large skillet over medium heat. Break it into crumbles and cook about 5 minutes, until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Lower the heat and cook 5 minutes more, until thickened and the beef reaches 160 degrees F.
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Pour the oil onto a large sheet pan.
- Wrap the corn tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds, until pliable.
- Place each tortilla on the pan and rub both sides in the oil. Fill half of each tortilla with beef, top with cheese, and fold in half.
- Space the tacos apart. Bake 5 to 7 minutes, flip, and bake 5 to 7 minutes more, until crisp and golden.
- Remove carefully and serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Nutrition values are an estimate per serving (2 tacos) and do not include toppings. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours; they keep about 3 days. Reheat in a 375 degrees F oven for 10 to 15 minutes to keep the shells crisp.