Oven-Baked Cheesy Tacos (Print-Friendly Version)
Crispy tacos filled with juicy beef and cheese, baked golden and garnished with fresh toppings.
# What You’ll Need to Make This:
→ Filling
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450 g ground beef, turkey, or chicken
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 small onion, finely diced
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 packet taco seasoning or homemade equivalent
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120 ml tomato sauce or salsa
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Sea salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ For Assembly
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10 small corn or gluten-free taco shells, gently warmed
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200 g shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican cheese blend
→ Toppings
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100 g shredded lettuce
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80 g diced tomatoes
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60 g red onion, diced
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15 g fresh cilantro, chopped
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Optional: sour cream, sliced jalapeños, guacamole, hot sauce
# How to Prepare:
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Preheat the oven to 190°C. Lightly oil a baking dish or line it with foil for easy cleanup.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onion and minced garlic until aromatic. Add ground meat, breaking it apart as it browns. Stir in taco seasoning, tomato sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer the mixture for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
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Fill each warmed taco shell with an even portion of the beef mixture. Top generously with shredded cheese and stand tacos upright in the prepared baking dish.
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Bake in the centre of the oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and the shells are crisp.
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Remove the dish from the oven. Garnish each taco with lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro. Add additional toppings such as sour cream, jalapeños, guacamole, or hot sauce according to preference.
# Extra Tips:
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Ground turkey or chicken can be substituted for beef for a lighter version.
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Taco shells can be filled and refrigerated a few hours in advance; bake just before serving.
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Personalise with your favourite toppings for added flavour and texture.