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Oven Baked Beef Tacos

These Oven Baked Beef Tacos are a quick and easy crowd-pleaser featuring juicy ground beef, creamy refried beans, and melty cheddar cheese layered in warm corn tortillas, baked to crispy perfection and topped with fresh garnishes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 10 tacos
Calories 238 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef star protein, gets tender fast in the cooker
  • 2-3 tablespoons taco seasoning homemade or your favorite brand
  • ⅓ cup mild salsa adds moisture and gentle kick
  • 1 4-ounce can green chiles optional, brings spicy surprise
  • 1-2 cups shredded cheddar cheese lots of melty cheese makes everything better
  • 1 cup refried beans creamy base essential for texture and flavor
  • avocado oil spray lightly grease tortillas for baking
  • toppings scallions, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, onions, hot sauce, cilantro, avocado slices, jalapeños, lime wedges, dairy-free cheese optional

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). This gets everything ready for the cheesy bake after your beef’s cooked.
  • Grab a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat till it browns, breaking it all up with a spoon as you go. No chunks, just nice crumbles.
  • Add taco seasoning and salsa to the beef, stir it all up good, cook for another 2-3 minutes till it’s heated through and smells amazing.
  • If you’re using green chiles, toss them in now.
  • Spray both sides of each tortilla with avocado oil and pop them in the oven for 2-3 minutes till they’re warm and bendy but not crispy.
  • Spread a good layer of refried beans on tortillas, then spoon on beef mixture.
  • Fold each tortilla up tight and place seam-side down in a baking dish to keep fillings in during baking.
  • Cover with shredded cheddar cheese generously, then bake for 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden.
  • Remove from oven and pile on your favorite toppings, then dig in!
  • If the tacos aren’t crispy enough, broil on high for about 90 seconds watching closely to avoid burning until tortillas are golden brown.
  • Enjoy your oven baked beef tacos with fresh garnishes and toppings of choice.

Notes

Line the baking sheet with parchment paper before baking for easy cleanup. Adjust the amount of filling for tortilla size. Spray tortillas with cooking spray to get them crispy. Fold tacos after baking to keep them from breaking. Warm tortillas in microwave if folding before baking. Serve with your favorite toppings.