Beef Baked Tacos

Category

Entrees

Servings

5

Prep Time

30 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

A family friendly weeknight meal. If you have never had a baked taco before, prepare yourself to never go back! The texture of the taco shell- and the melted cheese are to die for. Here’s how to make them: The tacos are assembled with crispy shells, seasoned taco beef, chopped tomatoes, salsa and a generous amount of Cabot Monterey Jack or 4 Cheese Mexican Shredded Cheese. Next the tacos are packed into a baking dish and baked to melt the cheese. Top with lettuce and cilantro. Enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or organic canola oil
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 large sweet onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
  • 2 tablespoons ground chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ to ½ teaspoon ground chipotle chili powder, or a generous pinch cayenne
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • ½ cup water
  • 10 crispy corn taco shells
  • ½ cup salsa
  • ½ cup finely diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups Cabot Monterey Jack Shredded Cheese, or Cabot 4 Cheese Mexican Shredded Cheese

  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. PREHEAT oven to 400°F. Line a 9 by 13 baking dish with foil. Mist foil with cooking spray.
  2. HEAT oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add beef and cook, crumbling with a wooden spoon, until the beef is browned and only a small amount of pink remains, 4 to 6 minutes.
  3. ADD onion and garlic, and reduce heat to medium. Continue cooking until the beef is completely browned and the onions are soft, 4 to 6 minutes.
  4. ADD chili powder, cumin, salt and chipotle or cayenne. Cook, stirring until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add tomato paste, and stir to combine. Add water and bring to a simmer, stirring.
  5. STAND taco shells up, side-by-side in the baking dish. Fill each one with the beef mixture, dividing evenly. Top beef with tomatoes and salsa. Top with Cabot Monterey Jack (or Cabot 4 Cheese Mexican Cheese), dividing evenly. Transfer to the oven and bake until the cheese is melted, 8 to 10 minutes.
  6. SERVE tacos hot with lettuce and cilantro.

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Nutrition

Nutrition

per serving
Calories
620
Amount/Serving % Daily Value
Fat
36 grams
56%
Saturated Fat
14 grams
70%
Cholesterol
110 milligrams
37%
Sodium
1118 milligrams
49%
Carbs
40 grams
13%
Fiber
6 grams
24%
Protein
35 grams
Calcium
422 milligrams
40%
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