Description
A cozy family dinner featuring crispy taco shells loaded with seasoned beef and gooey cheese, perfect for busy nights.
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 to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange taco shells upright in a baking dish.
- 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.
- Spoon seasoned beef evenly into taco shells. Sprinkle each generously with shredded cheese, ensuring the cheese covers the beef.
- Place baking dish in the oven and bake for 10–15 minutes, until cheese is melted and shells are crispy.
- Remove from oven and top with lettuce, tomato, onion, and cilantro. Serve warm with sour cream or guacamole.
Notes
Feel free to substitute ingredients based on availability. Leftover beef mix works well in burritos, baked potatoes, or casseroles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- 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