Description
Cheeseburger baked tacos bring classic American comfort to Mexican-inspired cuisine with a crispy, cheesy twist. Melted cheese, seasoned ground beef, and crisp taco shells create an irresistible fusion that will make you crave this playful dinner sensation.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) lean ground beef
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 0.5 medium onion, diced
- 0.75 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon pepper
- 0.5 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon sweet relish
Taco and Topping Ingredients:
- 10 hard taco shells (Stand n Stuff with flat bottom)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
Optional Toppings:
- 1000 islands dressing
- mayonnaise
- pickles
- bacon
Instructions
- Heat the oven to a moderate temperature of 375F, preparing a baking dish for the tacos.
- Sauté ground beef with diced onions in a skillet, breaking the meat into small crumbles until completely browned and no pink remains.
- Drain excess fat from the meat to ensure a lighter, less greasy filling.
- Season the beef mixture with salt, black pepper, tangy barbecue sauce, zesty mustard, and sweet pickle relish, stirring thoroughly to combine all flavors.
- Carefully arrange crisp taco shells in the prepared baking dish, filling each with the seasoned beef mixture.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheese over the filled taco shells, covering the meat completely.
- Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching until the cheese melts and turns golden and bubbly.
- Remove tacos from the oven and immediately garnish with freshly chopped tomatoes and crisp, shredded lettuce.
- Add any additional preferred toppings like sour cream, sliced jalapeños, or fresh cilantro for extra flavor and texture.
- Serve immediately while hot and enjoy the delicious cheeseburger-inspired tacos.
Notes
- Customize meat choice by swapping ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles for lighter protein options.
- Prep taco shells carefully to prevent breaking, gently warming them before filling helps maintain structural integrity and prevents cracking.
- Control spice levels by adjusting barbecue sauce and adding optional hot sauce or jalapeños for heat-loving guests.
- Make ahead friendly: Prepare beef mixture in advance and quickly assemble tacos right before baking for quick weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg