Crispy Baked Ground Beef Tacos – Easy & Crunchy
These crispy baked ground beef tacos are loaded with seasoned meat and gooey melted cheese, then baked to golden perfection in the oven. Perfect for taco night or quick family meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings (3 tacos each) 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ cup diced onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2–3 tbsp taco seasoning
- 2 tbsp tomato paste or salsa
- ¼ cup water or broth
- 10–12 crunchy taco shells
- 1½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Jack, or blend)
- Cooking spray or oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- In a skillet, sauté onion until soft. Add beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in garlic, taco seasoning, tomato paste, and water. Simmer 3–5 minutes.
- Arrange taco shells in a baking dish. Fill with beef, then top with cheese.
- Lightly spray taco shells with oil. Bake 10–12 minutes until crispy and golden.
- Remove from oven, add toppings, and serve warm.
Notes
- Use ground turkey or vegetarian crumbles if desired.
- Top with sour cream, avocado, or hot sauce after baking.
- Pre-crisp shells for extra crunch.