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Published: May 1, 2017 Last Modified: May 17, 2019 By Sara 31 Comments

Baked Beef Tacos

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These oven baked beef tacos are filled with beans, meat and melted cheese, then topped off with shredded lettuce and fresh salsa. The best way to make tacos for a crowd!

My family adores taco night, I often serve shrimp tacos, pulled chicken tacos, or these amazingly delicious beef tacos. This is a great recipe to please the whole family!

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A pan full of baked beef tacos topped with salsa and lettuce.

Cinco de Mayo is almost here, and I am going to celebrate by baking up a pan of these amazing tacos! These oven baked beef tacos are so simple to make, especially when you need to feed a crowd. While these tacos are a festive addition to your Cinco de Mayo menu, they’re also perfect for any weeknight when you’re looking for a quick dinner – my kids devour these tacos every time I make them.

Baked beef tacos topped with melted cheese in a casserole dish.

How do you make baked tacos?

For these baked tacos, you’ll start with taco shells, ground beef, refried beans and cheddar cheese. I like to use the taco shells with the flat bottoms so that they don’t fall over in the pan. I typically can fit 10-11 taco shells inside a 9″x13″ pan. The taco shells are layered with the beans, meat and cheese, then baked to hot and melty perfection.

I add the finishing touch to these tacos with shredded lettuce and a generous helping of Rojo’s. Rojo’s offers a complete line of fresh salsas and dips that taste like they came from a restaurant. Rojo’s salsas are superior to jarred salsa because they’re made in small batches using premium fresh ingredients and time-honored family recipes.

Tubs of Rojo's brand salsa.

I used the homestyle fresh cut salsa for this recipe, but really any of the Rojo’s salsa varieties will work. I add the fresh cut salsa to so many dishes, everything from taco salads to grilled fish to add tons of flavor without a lot of calories!

Three baked beef tacos topped with lettuce and salsa.

Baked Taco Variations

There are so many different ways to make baked tacos! While this beef version is a family favorite, I often switch things up a bit with different ingredients.

  • Chicken: Substitute cooked shredded chicken for the ground beef
  • Spicy: Use pepper jack cheese and add hot sauce to the beef mixture to taste.
  • Avocado Lovers: Add 1 tablespoon of guacamole to each taco along with the salsa.

Whether you’re having a party or simply looking for a family friendly dinner, these oven baked tacos are the way to go! The combination of the creamy beans, seasoned meat, melted cheese, crisp lettuce and fresh salsa is unbeatable.

More great taco recipes

  • Baja Fish Tacos
  • Tilapia Fish Tacos
  • Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
  • Buffalo Chicken Tacos
  • Carne Asada Tacos

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These oven baked beef tacos are filled with beans, meat and melted cheese, then topped off with shredded lettuce and fresh salsa. The best way to make tacos for a crowd!
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Oven Baked Beef Tacos

These oven baked beef tacos are filled with beans, meat and melted cheese, then topped off with shredded lettuce and fresh salsa. The best way to make tacos for a crowd!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 5
Calories 510kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 10-11 taco shells I use the type with the flat bottom
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1 lb ground beef I use 90-93% lean
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 can refried beans
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
  • 1 tub Rojo's Homestyle Fresh Cut Salsa

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Arrange the taco shells inside a 9"x13" baking pan.
  • Heat the oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes or until softened. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking up with a spoon.
  • Stir in the tomato sauce, taco seasoning and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  • Divide the refried beans evenly among the bottoms of the taco shells. Top the beans with the ground beef mixture.
  • Divide the cheese among the taco shells. Bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and taco shells are lightly browned.
  • Remove from the oven. Top the tacos with lettuce and Rojo's Homestyle Fresh Cut Salsa and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 510kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 873mg | Potassium: 472mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 720IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 380mg | Iron: 3.5mg
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    Comments

    1. Beckie says

      March 19, 2022 at 2:22 pm

      Do you cook the taco shells before adding the beans, meat and cheese?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        March 21, 2022 at 10:39 am

        I do not cook them first since they warm up in the oven!

        Reply
    2. Erin smith says

      April 20, 2021 at 7:28 am

      Do the bottoms of the tacos get mushy from the meat and beans??

      Reply
      • Sara says

        April 21, 2021 at 10:31 am

        They will eventually so it’s best to eat them right away!

        Reply
    3. CC says

      March 3, 2021 at 6:36 pm

      5 stars
      Holy crap! These were amazing, and so easy! I didn’t do the tomato sauce, and added turmeric. My family loved these, and it was a super fast dinner. Thanks!

      Reply
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