Baked Beef Tacos

 

Ingredients

• 8 hard taco shells
• 1 pound beef
• 1 ounce packet taco seasoning
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 medium tomato
• 1 jalapeno
• 1 medium red onion
• 3 tablespoons cilantro
• Sour cream
• 1 lime optional

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Chop the yellow onion and mince the garlic. Heat a large pan over medium heat and add the olive oil. Add the garlic and onion, cooking until the onion is translucent.
• Add the beef and cook until browned, about 7 to 10 minutes. Drain the grease.
• Mix in the water and taco seasoning. Set aside.
• Spray a 9×13-inch pan with cooking spray.
• Arrange all the taco shells in the baking pan, pressed against each other so they stand up. Spoon beef filling into each taco shell and sprinkle with cheese.
• Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the taco shells are slightly browned.
• Prepare the toppings by chopping the tomato, red onion, and cilantro. Slice the jalapeno.
• Remove tacos from the oven and garnish with toppings. Squeeze on fresh lime juice, if desired. Enjoy!

For a fun touch, set up a mini topping bar with all of your favorite taco toppings: extra sour cream, refried beans, guacamole or avocado slices, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, and salsa.