Baked Ground Beef Tacos
Delicious baked ground beef tacos, easy to prepare and perfect for any meal. This recipe features flavorful beef, cheese, and fresh toppings.
Equipment
- large skillet
- large sheet pan
Ingredients
Beef and Toppings
- 1 pound 90% lean ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning 1-ounce packet
- ⅔ cup water
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 6-inch whole wheat flour tortillas room temperature
- ½ cup finely diced white onion
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
- Salsa or pico de gallo for serving
- sour cream for serving
- guacamole for serving
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place a large sheet pan on the middle rack as the oven preheats.
- Set a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef. Cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook, stirring often, until thickened, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the cheese. Cover half of each tortilla with the ground beef mixture and fold in half.
- Carefully remove the sheet pan from the oven and add the folded tacos. Bake until golden brown on the first side, about 5 minutes, then flip and bake again until golden on the other side, about 4 more minutes.
- Serve with onion, tomatoes, and lettuce for topping along with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole.
Notes
For an even tastier taco, feel free to add your favorite toppings.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tacoCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg
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