Easy Oven-Baked Beef Tacos

⏱️ 35 min 👥 10 servings 📊 Medium
dinner
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Easy Oven-Baked Beef Tacos aren't just super simple to make—they're also perfect for serving a crowd or hosting family Mexican night! Stuffed with seasoned ground beef, refried beans, shredded cheddar cheese and classic fresh taco toppings, these oven-baked ground beef tacos make an unbeatable meal even picky eaters can't resist.

📝 Ingredients

  • 1 box (4.7 oz) Old El Paso™ Stand 'n Stuff Taco Shells (10 Count)
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium chopped onion (1/2 cup)
  • 1 packet (1 oz) Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 can (16 oz) Old El Paso™ Traditional Refried Beans
  • 1 1/4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (5 oz)
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Chopped tomato
  • Sliced jalapeño chiles
  • Chopped red onion
  • Lime wedges
  • Cilantro leaves
  • Salsa
  • Guacamole
  • Sour cream

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1Heat oven to 400°F. Spray bottom of 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. Place taco shells standing up and together in dish; set aside.
  2. 2In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in taco seasoning mix and water; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until mixture has thickened. Remove from heat.
  3. 3To assemble, spread about 2 tablespoons refried beans in bottom of each shell. Top each with heaping 1/4 cup beef mixture and 2 tablespoons shredded cheese. Bake 5 to 7 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with remaining ingredients, if desired.

About the Chef & Original Recipe

This recipe was published by Old El Paso on oldelpaso.com. Visit the original source for step-by-step photos, chef notes and additional details.