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Cheesy Taco Delight

Cheesy Taco Delight

Crispy baked taco shells stuffed with cheesy seasoned beef, topped fresh. Easy 35-minute family dinner recipe that's a fun, handheld flavor explosion
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 4 large taco shells
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1/2 cup sliced black olives
  • 1/2 cup guacamole
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Spoons for mixing and filling
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, chopped onion, and minced garlic over medium heat until the beef is browned and the onions are translucent.
  3. Drain any excess fat from the beef mixture.
  4. Stir in the taco seasoning and follow package instructions to simmer.
  5. Add the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses to the hot beef mixture and stir until melted.
  6. Spoon the cheesy beef mixture into each taco shell, packing them well.
  7. Place the stuffed taco shells on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden and crispy.
  8. Remove from the oven and top the tacos with diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, black olives, guacamole, and sour cream.
  9. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Feel free to swap out ground beef for ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option. Experiment with cheese varieties for added flavor. Serve immediately for the best crunch!
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