Ingredients
– 450 grams (1 pound) of ground lean beef (or alternatives like 450 grams ground chicken, turkey, or 450 grams shredded cooked chicken)
– 1 medium shallot or onion (approximately 150 grams), finely chopped
– 2 cloves of garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon chili powder for taco seasoning
– 1 teaspoon ground cumin for taco seasoning
– 1 teaspoon paprika for taco seasoning
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano for taco seasoning
– 1/2 teaspoon salt for taco seasoning
– 1/4 teaspoon black pepper for taco seasoning
– 1 can (about 400 grams or 14.5 ounces) of diced tomatoes with green chilies or plain tomatoes
– 1 can (about 425 grams or 15 ounces) of black beans, rinsed and drained
– 15-20 hard corn taco shells (or hard bottom shells that stand up for easier filling)
– 300 grams (about 3 cups) of shredded cheese, such as a Tex-Mex blend or Monterey Jack, divided for layering and topping
– 200 grams shredded lettuce or cabbage optional topping
– 200 grams diced tomatoes optional topping
– 100 grams sour cream optional topping
– 100 grams taco sauce or salsa optional topping
– 10 grams chopped cilantro optional topping
– Sliced jalapenos optional topping, to taste
– Hot sauce optional topping, to taste
– Pickled chilies optional topping, to taste
– 100 grams guacamole optional topping
Instructions
1-Gathering and Preheating: First, preheat the oven to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC) and gather your ingredients. Arrange 15-20 taco shells upright in a lightly greased 9ร13-inch casserole dish, then pre-bake them for 3-5 minutes. This step helps them crisp up and stand firm for filling.
2-Cooking the Filling: Heat a skillet and cook 450 grams of ground beef with 1 medium chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves for about 5-7 minutes until browned. Add the taco seasoning 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and mix well. Here, you can link to similar easy recipes like cheesecake lemon bars for dessert ideas after your meal.
3-Adding and Simmering Ingredients: Stir in 1 can (400 grams) of diced tomatoes and simmer for 5-10 minutes to reduce the liquid. Then, add 425 grams of rinsed and drained black beans, mixing everything together. This creates a hearty filling thatโs ready for the shells, keeping flavors bold and balanced.
4-Assembling the Tacos: Place about 50 grams (1/2 cup) of shredded cheese in the bottom of each shell, followed by portions of the black beans and meat mixture. Top with another 50 grams (1/2 cup) of shredded cheese per shell. Arrange them in the dish for baking, which takes 7-10 minutes until everything melts and crisps.
5-Baking and Serving: Bake the assembled tacos as described, then let them rest before adding optional toppings. Total prep time is about 10 minutes with cooking around 25-30 minutes, yielding 15-20 tacos. For external inspiration, check out Easiest Sheet Pan Tacos for more taco tips.
Last Step:
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๐ฅ Pre-bake taco shells and layer cheese and beans at the base to maintain crispiness.
๐ฅฉ Prepare meat filling ahead and refrigerate or freeze to save time.
๐ถ๏ธ Use hard bottom shells for stability and easy filling during assembly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Bake Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Sautรฉing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
