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Crispy Baked Ground Beef Tacos

These Crispy Baked Ground Beef Tacos are an easy and delicious meal. Baking the tacos ensures a perfectly crisp shell and minimal effort, making it a family favorite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 12 hard taco shells
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Shredded cheddar cheese
  • Diced tomatoes
  • Sour cream
  • Sals a
  • Optional toppings: Guacamole
  • Optional toppings: Olives
  • Optional toppings: Jalapenos

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Spoon
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Add ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  4. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the liquid has been absorbed and the beef is well-seasoned.
  5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  6. Carefully fill each taco shell with the seasoned ground beef mixture.
  7. Place the filled taco shells upright on the prepared baking sheet, nestling them together for support.
  8. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the filled tacos.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the taco shells are heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  10. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the tacos cool for a minute or two before serving.
  11. Top each taco with your favorite toppings such as shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, and salsa.
  12. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Notes

For extra crispy tacos, don't overfill the shells and arrange them strategically on the baking sheet. The ground beef filling can be prepped up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Customize your filling with different vegetables or spice levels.