Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade mix)
- ⅔ cup tomato sauce or salsa
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 8 hard taco shells
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional)
- Sour cream (optional)
- Guacamole (optional)
- Jalapeño slices (optional)
- Hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Heat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange taco shells upright in a baking dish.
- Cook Beef Mixture: In a skillet over medium heat, cook beef and onion until browned. Drain excess fat. Add garlic and taco seasoning; stir for 1 minute. Pour in tomato sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Assemble Tacos: Spoon seasoned beef evenly into taco shells. Sprinkle each generously with shredded cheese.
- Bake: Place baking dish in the oven and bake for 10–15 minutes, until cheese is melted and shells are crisp and golden.
- Add Fresh Toppings: Remove from oven and top with lettuce, tomato, onion, and cilantro. Serve warm with sour cream or guacamole.
Notes
For a healthier twist, swap beef for ground turkey or a plant-based mince. Use low fat cheese to reduce calories.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Flexitarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg