Baked Stand Up Tacos
Baked Stand-Up Tacos
I came across the idea for Baked Stand-Up Tacos and decided to make it my own by tweaking the ingredients to fit my family’s tastes. The picture may not do it justice (I’m not exactly a photographer!), but trust me, this dish is a family favorite. The beauty of this recipe is how adaptable it is — feel free to add or leave out ingredients as you wish! And don’t forget your favorite taco toppings — salsa, extra cheese, lettuce, jalapenos, green onions, refried beans, rice, and more! The possibilities are endless.
Ingredients:
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Ground beef
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Taco seasoning mix (I used 2 packets)
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Water (just a bit to help thin out the meat after adding taco seasoning)
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1 onion, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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Cheddar cheese queso (use as much as you like)
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8 oz. tomato sauce
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Flour taco shells (enough to fill a 13×9 dish)
Directions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F.
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Cook the Beef: In a large skillet, brown the ground beef, adding the taco seasoning, chopped onion, and minced garlic. Drain any excess fat.
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Add Seasonings and Sauce: To the cooked beef, stir in the taco seasoning, a splash of water, tomato sauce, and part of the cheddar cheese queso. Mix everything together until well combined.
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Prepare the Taco Shells: Grease a 13×9 baking dish. Spoon some of the beef mixture into each taco shell, then stand them up in the dish. You should be able to fit about 16 shells in the dish.
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Top with More Queso: After all the tacos are filled, spoon a bit more of the queso over the top.
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Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for about 15 minutes, or until the edges of the tacos are crispy and the cheese is melted.
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Serve and Enjoy: I served mine with a side of Doritos, but feel free to add any additional taco toppings your family loves.
Notes:
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The original recipe called for layers of refried beans, rice, meat, and cheese. Since I’m not a fan of refried beans, and my husband doesn’t like rice on his tacos, I skipped those ingredients. However, you can customize the recipe by dividing the tacos into thirds: one-third with beans, one-third with rice, and one-third like I made it originally.
