Homemade Crispy Baked Tacos
Nothing beats the sound of that first crunch when you pull a tray of these Oven-Baked Cheesy Tacos out of the oven. The edges of the tortillas get incredibly crispy, while the cheese melts down into the seasoned beef, creating a gooey, savory interior that standard tacos just can’t compete with.
Ingredients
- 12 hard taco shells
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 packet 1 oz taco seasoning
- ½ cup water
- 1 cup refried beans warmed
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
- 2 Roma tomatoes diced
- ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C).
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 5 minutes until the liquid has reduced.
- Place taco shells upright in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Bake the empty shells for 3 minutes.
- Remove the dish and spread a thin layer of refried beans in the bottom of each shell.
- Top the beans with the seasoned beef, then sprinkle heavily with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the shells are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and top with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and cilantro. Serve immediately.