Crispy Tacos Beef • Melted Cheese & Seasoned Ground Beef
Crispy Baked Ground Beef Tacos are filled with savory seasoned meat and melty cheese, then baked to golden perfection for an easy, crowd-pleasing dinner or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 10–12 tacos 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2–3 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup water or broth
- 10–12 hard taco shells
- 1–1.5 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- Optional toppings: lettuce, tomato, avocado, sour cream, jalapeños, cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking dish with parchment.
- Brown ground beef with onion in a skillet. Drain fat.
- Add garlic, tomato paste, taco seasoning, and water. Simmer until thickened.
- Stand taco shells in baking dish. Fill with beef mixture and top with cheese.
- Bake 10–12 minutes until crispy and cheese is melted.
- Top with lettuce, tomato, and other desired toppings. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Make the beef filling ahead to save time.
- Use lean meat or beans for a lighter version.
- Keep shells upright by placing them snugly in the pan.