Crunchy Oven Baked Beef Tacos

Surprise your family during your next taco night with these Crunchy Oven Baked Beef Tacos! They’re perfectly crunchy and filled with so much delicious flavor!

My family absolutely LOVES taco night! But to be honest, our taco nights are not always that exciting. I usually grab a pack of flour tortillas and fill them with seasoned ground beef, salsa, cheese, and maybe a little guacamole if I’m feeling a bit fancy! 

My kids are always satisfied eating these basic tacos, but I wanted to add a little excitement to our taco night so I decided to make these Crunchy Oven Baked Beef Tacos. These tacos are truly perfection! They are filled with seasoned meat, tomatoes, cilantro, and melted cheese, then baked to a crispy, crunchy perfection! 

More Yummy Taco Recipes:

• Quinoa, Grilled Corn & Black Bean Tacos
• Grilled Salmon Tacos with Blueberry Coleslaw
• Vegan Roasted Sweet Potato & Cauliflower Tacos

My favorite thing about these crispy tacos is that they’re extremely versatile. You can add your favorite combination of toppings for a quick and easy dinner that comes together in less than 30 minutes. 

Here’s What You’ll Need…

• Lean ground beef—You can use whatever ground beef you prefer or even ground turkey. I like to use 90% lean ground beef because the meat is flavorful and tender, yet not overly greasy.
• Taco seasoning—I prefer to use my homemade taco seasoning because it’s low in sodium, but you can use a premade pack of taco seasoning if that’s more convenient. 
• Onions—Onions add a ton of flavor to the beef. I used yellow onions in this recipe, but you can also use red or green onions.
• Diced tomatoes—I always keep several cans of diced tomatoes on hand because they last a lot longer than fresh tomatoes.
• Cilantro—The cilantro adds so much flavor to this dish, but if you’re not a fan of cilantro, feel free to omit it.
• Cheese—I typically use a Mexican style cheese blend, but you can try using a blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses.
• Tortillas—I’ve seen several recipes using hard taco shells, but for this recipe, I prefer to use flour tortillas. They brown perfectly in the oven…trust me on this! 
• Olive oil—The olive oil is the key to making these tacos crunchy. So don’t omit this ingredient. 
• Toppings: My favorite toppings are sour cream, jalapenos, and feta

How to Make Crunchy Oven Baked Beef Tacos

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

To make the beef taco filling: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. When hot, add in the ground beef, taco seasoning, and onions. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, breaking up the meat as it cooks, until the beef is browned. Drain fat, as needed.

Stir in the diced tomatoes and cilantro and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes. Season with salt & pepper to taste and remove from the heat.

Lightly spread olive oil on both sides of the tortillas and place on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon about 1/3 of the ground beef mixture onto one side of each tortilla and sprinkle cheese on top. Fold the other side over and bake the tacos for 12-15 minutes, and broil on high for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are golden brown. 

Serve the tacos topped with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

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More Yummy Taco Recipes:

• Quinoa, Grilled Corn & Black Bean Tacos
• Grilled Salmon Tacos with Blueberry Coleslaw
• Vegan Roasted Sweet Potato & Cauliflower Tacos

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Crunchy Oven Baked Beef Tacos

Servings 10 tacos

Author Beautiful Eats & Things

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef or any preferred ground meat
• 3 tablespoons low-sodium taco seasoning
• 1 small onion sliced
• 1 & ½ cups diced tomatoes
• ¼ cup cilantro chopped
• Salt/pepper to taste
• 10 medium soft flour tortillas
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups shredded Mexican or cheddar cheese
• Optional toppings: sour cream fresh cilantro, jalapenos, feta cheese

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
• In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. When hot, add in the ground beef, taco seasoning, and onions. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, breaking up the meat as it cooks, until the beef is browned. Drain fat, as needed.
• Stir in the diced tomatoes and cilantro and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes. Season with salt & pepper to taste and remove from the heat.
• Lightly spread olive oil on both sides of the tortillas and place on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon about 1/3 of the ground beef mixture onto one side of each tortilla and sprinkle cheese on top. Fold the other side over and bake the tacos for 12-15 minutes, and broil on high for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are golden brown.
• Serve the tacos topped with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition Info:

Serving: 1 taco-  Calories: 297 |  Carbohydrates: 21g |  Protein: 18g |  Fat: 16g |  Saturated Fat: 3g |  Sodium: 393mg |  Fiber: 2g |  Sugar: 3g