Terrific Taco Tuesday
Recipe For Jan 23 2024
Baked Tacos
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This Baked Taco Recipe can be made with ground beef or shredded chicken! They’re topped with cheese and served with your favorite taco toppings!
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Prep Time5minutes
Cook Time20minutes
Total Time25minutes
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Course:Â Main Course
Cuisine:Â American, Mexican
Cuisine:Â American, Mexican
Servings: 10Â Tacos
Calories:Â 207kcal
Author:Â Stephanie
Ingredients
- 8-10 hard taco shells I recommend “Stand ‘N Stuff”
- 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 lb. ground beef see notes for using chicken
- 1 yellow onion finely diced
- 1 oz. packet taco seasoning
- 10 oz. diced tomatoes with green chilies undrained
- ¼ cup beef broth can sub chicken broth or water
- 1 Tablespoon softened cream cheese optional
- 1 ¼ cups cheddar cheese shredded
Optional Toppings:
- Salsa
- Sour Cream
- Shredded Lettuce
- Diced Avocado/Guacamole
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the black beans. Set them on a paper towel lined plate to dry.
- Preheat oven to 400°. Line 8-10 taco shells along a 9 x 13 inch casserole dish and bake for 5 minutes if using a light colored dish, 3 minutes if using a dark dish.
- Meanwhile, cook and crumble the ground beef and diced onions over medium-high heat until softened and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Drain grease.
- Add taco seasoning, undrained diced tomatoes, and beef broth. Bring to a boil and let it reduce for 1-2 minutes, then reduce to a simmer. Stir in the softened cream cheese until melted and combined. By now most of the liquid should have evaporated, with just enough moisture to ensure the meat isn’t dry.
- Spoon black beans onto the bottom of each taco shell, then top with ground beef mixture.
- Top with cheese and bake, uncovered, for 7-10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add desired toppings. Serve!
Notes
Using chicken instead of beef:
- 3 cups shredded chicken may also be used and seasoned/sautéed on the stovetop as outlined.
- I recommend that you cook the chicken over medium heat instead of medium-high, as it can become tough if rapidly cooked/boiled.
- Monterey Jack is another great cheese option to combine with or use instead of cheddar.
- Refried Beans can be used in addition to or instead of black beans.
- I use Old El Paso Stand ‘N Stuff Taco Shells for this recipe. They’re nice and thick and can stand up without leaning on each other.
Nutrition
Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 329mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 463IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 133mg | Iron: 2mg
Recipe Source:Â TheCozyCook.com
Courtesy of Stephanie on Pinterest