Simple Crispy Baked Tacos with Ground Beef
Crispy Baked Ground Beef Tacos are oven-baked to golden perfection with seasoned beef, melty cheese, and crunchy shells. Quick, satisfying, and perfect for family dinners or taco nights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 10–12 tacos 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- ½ cup water
- ½ small onion, diced (optional)
- 1½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Mexican blend, etc.)
- 10–12 hard taco shells
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a skillet. Drain fat.
- Add onion (if using) and cook 3–4 minutes. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer 5 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange taco shells in baking dish.
- Sprinkle cheese in the bottom of each shell. Add beef mixture, then top with more cheese.
- Bake 10–12 minutes until crispy and melted.
- Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add salsa or beans to the filling.
- Reheat leftovers in the oven at 350°F to restore crispness.
- Store beef filling separately if meal prepping.