Description
Sheet Pan Tacos deliver maximum flavor with minimal effort, letting you whip up a crowd-pleasing dinner that comes together faster than your favorite takeout. Crispy tortillas, juicy meat, and quick toppings mean your family can dig into a delicious meal without spending hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 12 taco shells
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Toppings:
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- ½ cup sour cream
Seasoning:
- 1 packet taco seasoning
Instructions
- Fire up your oven to a sizzling 400F, getting it ready for taco magic.
- Grab a skillet and brown 1 lb ground beef over medium-high heat until no pink remains.
- Drain excess fat from the beef, then sprinkle the entire taco seasoning packet into the meat, mixing thoroughly.
- Line a sheet pan with 12 taco shells, positioning them upright and ready for filling.
- Scoop 2 tablespoons of seasoned beef into each taco shell, distributing evenly.
- Generously shower 1 cup of shredded cheese over the filled shells, covering the meat completely.
- Slide the sheet pan into the 400F oven and bake for exactly 10-12 minutes until cheese transforms into a bubbly golden blanket.
- Pull the pan from the oven and immediately crown each taco with ¼ cup diced tomatoes and ¼ cup shredded lettuce.
- Serve with a dollop of 1 tablespoon sour cream nestled right beside your crispy, loaded tacos.
Notes
- Prep all ingredients before starting to make assembly quick and smooth.
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce excess grease in the final dish.
- Warm the taco shells briefly before filling to help prevent cracking during baking.
- Customize toppings for dietary needs by swapping beef for ground turkey or using plant-based meat alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Sheet-Pan
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg