Baked Tacos Recipe 🌮
Name: Baked Tacos
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Description: Takes a little prep but these are very filling! I always make a double batch and freeze one for a busy night!
Recipe Category: One Dish Meal
Keywords: Beans, Meat, Mexican, Spicy, < 60 Mins, Oven
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 12 | Flour tortillas |
| 1 | Can kidney beans |
| 1 1/2 | Pounds ground beef |
| 1 | Onion |
| 1 | Green chili pepper |
| 1 | Cup sour cream |
| 1 | Cup salsa |
| 1 | Chopped tomato |
| 1 | Head of lettuce |
| – | Salt |
| – | Pepper |
| 3 | Cups shredded cheese |
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
- Calories: 846.1
- Fat: 52.2g
- Saturated Fat: 25.5g
- Cholesterol: 166.3mg
- Sodium: 1866.9mg
- Carbohydrates: 50.3g
- Fiber: 4.2g
- Sugar: 12.2g
- Protein: 44.4g
Instructions
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Preheat and Prep:
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
- Dice the onion and green chili pepper.
- Rinse and drain the kidney beans.
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Cook the Beef Mixture:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef.
- Add in the diced onion, green chili pepper, and kidney beans.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook until the beef is browned and the vegetables are tender.
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Prepare the Taco Filling:
- Add your favorite taco seasoning to the beef mixture.
- Follow the instructions on the taco seasoning packet to create a flavorful filling.
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Make the Creamy Sauce:
- In a separate bowl, mix together the sour cream and salsa until well combined.
- This creamy sauce will add a delicious layer of flavor to your baked tacos!
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Assemble the Baked Tacos:
- Spread 1/2 cup of the creamy sauce mixture in the bottom of a 13×9 inch baking dish.
- To assemble each taco, spoon a small amount of the creamy sauce onto a tortilla.
- Add a generous portion of the beef filling on top.
- Sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Roll up the tortilla and place it seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Repeat for the remaining tortillas, lining them up snugly in the dish.
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Bake to Perfection:
- Once all the tacos are assembled, spread the remaining creamy sauce over the top.
- Sprinkle with the remaining shredded cheese.
- Cover the baking dish with foil, ensuring it’s tightly sealed.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Remove the foil from the dish.
- Serve your delicious baked tacos hot, garnished with chopped tomatoes and shredded lettuce.
- Add extra salsa and sour cream on the side for dipping and drizzling.
- Don’t forget the guacamole or jalapeños for an extra kick!
- These baked tacos are perfect for a family dinner, a party appetizer, or a make-ahead meal for busy nights.
- Note: These tacos freeze beautifully! Simply wrap them individually in foil or plastic wrap before freezing. To reheat, bake from frozen at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) for about 25-30 minutes, until heated through.
Recipe Tips:
- Customize your baked tacos with your favorite toppings like diced avocado, cilantro, or pickled jalapeños.
- For a vegetarian version, swap out the ground beef for plant-based crumbles or extra beans.
- Make it ahead! Prepare the taco filling and creamy sauce ahead of time and assemble the tacos when ready to bake.
- If you prefer a crispier tortilla, you can lightly fry them before assembling the tacos.
Enjoy the cheesy, flavorful goodness of these baked tacos 🎉! Perfect for any fiesta or weeknight meal 🌟!
