Tacos are pretty much my favorite food group, and baked tacos are such a delicious and fun spin on them. They are pretty much exactly what they sound like. We fill hard taco shells with the perfect filling, top it with cheese, and bake it. This is a great way to feed your family!
Homemade Refried Beans
Refried beans are another part of these baked beef tacos that is easy to make at home. Simply make my recipe for pinto beans in the Instant Pot or Crockpot and toss them in the blender or food processor to get a smooth texture.
Cook the ground beef. Cook the ground beef in a skillet, adding the garlic and onion as the meat begins to brown. Cook until the onion is translucent and the meat is no longer pink. Make the taco meat. Stir in the taco seasoning and tomato sauce to the ground beef. Turn the heat down and let simmer for five minutes. Put the tacos together. Divide the beans among the shells. Then divide the ground beef mixture and top with the shredded cheese. Bake the tacos. Bake the tacos in a preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until the cheese is completely melted and the shells begin to brown. Top with chopped lettuce and tomatoes and enjoy!
I recommend buying an 18-count box, even though you’ll only need 12 for the recipe. This way, you can select the shells with a wider bottom, which stand up better when filling and baking. Plus, there are always a few broken shells in the box, so having extras ensures you’ll have the perfect ones for your tacos. You could also make this recipe with ground turkey instead of ground beef if your family prefers that. Follow the recipe as written, skipping the step to drain any grease.
Storing and Reheating Leftovers
Store any leftover tacos (without toppings) in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat only the tacos you plan to eat in the air fryer or oven until heated through.
Salsa Sour cream Jalapeños Avocado or Guacamole Lime wedges Cilantro
Other Taco Recipes With Ground Beef
Taco Salad Recipe Walking Taco Casserole Taco Stuffed Peppers
If you make this ground beef taco recipe or any of my other recipes, I’d love to hear what you think! Reading your comments makes my day.
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