Baked Beef Tacos
These Baked Beef Tacos are crispy, cheesy, and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. Seasoned ground beef is loaded into corn tortillas, topped with melty cheese, and baked until golden and crisp. Just add your favorite taco toppings for a simple meal!
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 (1.0 ounce) packet taco seasoning, any kind (this is my favorite brand)
- 1 cup salsa, any kind
- 8-10 6-inch corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Toppings:
- Shredded lettuce
- Diced tomatoes
- Sour cream
- Black olives
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook and crumble ground beef until cooked through and no longer pink. Drain, if needed, and return to skillet. Add taco seasoning and salsa and stir well to combine. Heat over medium heat until warmed through, about 2-3 minutes.
- Place tortillas on prepared pan. Tip: warm tortillas in the microwave for 20-30 seconds so they're easier to fold and then place onto prepared pan. Assemble tacos: Spoon about ¼ cup of meat mixture onto half of each taco shell and then top with shredded cheese. Be careful not to overstuff each shell, otherwise the filling will ooze out and create a mess. Gently fold each tortilla in half, forming a taco. Tip: Lightly spray the folded tacos with avocado oil spray or cooking spray just before baking so they turn golden brown.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the shells start to turn golden brown and crisp on the edges. Remove from the oven and let cool for several minutes, then carefully open each taco and add your favorite toppings. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- To Freeze: Wrap individual tacos in foil or plastic wrap and place in a freezer-safe bag or container in the freezer for up to three months.
- To Reheat: To keep the roast beef tacos crispy, reheat in the oven at 375℉ for 10-15 minutes, or until heated through. You can also air fry the tacos at 350℉ for 5-7 minutes, or until heated through. If you're short on time, you can microwave the leftover tacos, though they may become soggy.
- See my tips and tricks for making these Baked Beef Tacos above the recipe box.