Oven Tacos Recipe

Name: Oven Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Tacos; 2 lbs ground beef (or turkey or chicken); 1 small onion, diced; 4 ounces green chilies, diced; 1 1/2 tablespoons taco seasoning (below); 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (16 ounce) can fat-free refried beans; 2 cups shredded reduced fat colby-monterey jack cheese; 18 -20 taco shells, hard; Taco Seasoning; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

Tacos
2 lbs ground beef (or turkey or chicken)
1 small onion, diced
4 ounces green chilies, diced
1 1/2 tablespoons taco seasoning (below)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (16 ounce) can fat-free refried beans
2 cups shredded reduced fat colby-monterey jack cheese
18 -20 taco shells, hard
Taco Seasoning
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

1
To make taco seasoning, mix all of the ingredients together. Store in an airtight container.
2
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
3
In a large skillet brown ground beef and onion over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess liquid. Return to pan, add chilies, refried beans, tomato sauce, and taco seasoning. Mix well and cook for a few minutes if mixture seems runny.
4
Spoon the taco meat mixture into the taco shells and place into a 9 x 13 inch baking dish, standing up. Sprinkle cheese over the top of the taco meat in each shell. Place into the oven and bake at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the tacos are heated through.
5
Remove from the oven and top with any optional condiments for serving.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Tacos, 2 lbs ground beef (or turkey or chicken), 1 small onion, diced, 4 ounces green chilies, diced, and more.

Yes, Oven Tacos falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Oven Tacos

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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