Baked Hard Corn Tacos (Printable Version)
Crisp baked hard corn tacos with seasoned beef, melted cheese, and fresh cilantro garnish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Taco Shells
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10 hard wide corn taco shells with flat bottoms
→ Meat Mixture
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1.5 pounds ground beef, 85% lean, 15% fat
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0.75 cup diced yellow onion
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0.5 teaspoon salt
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0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
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0.75 cup tomato sauce
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1 ounce packet taco seasoning
→ Toppings
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1.5 cups shredded cheddar-jack cheese
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1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).
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Arrange the hard taco shells standing upright in a 9x13-inch baking dish, leaving space to prevent overcrowding for even crisping.
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Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add diced onion, ground beef, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 8–10 minutes, breaking up the beef to ensure even browning until no pink remains. Drain excess grease.
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Stir in tomato sauce and taco seasoning. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until the mixture thickens and absorbs the sauce without drying out.
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Evenly distribute about ⅓ to ½ cup of the meat filling into each taco shell, ensuring an equal portion per shell.
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Sprinkle shredded cheddar-jack cheese evenly over the filled taco shells.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 5–7 minutes until the cheese is melted and the shells are crisp.
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Remove tacos from the oven and optionally sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro before serving.
# Additional Notes:
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Avoid adding overly wet filling to prevent soggy taco shells.