Baked Beef Tacos

Name: Baked Beef Tacos
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds ground beef; 1 envelope taco seasoning; 2 cans (10 ounces each) diced tomatoes and green chiles, divided; 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans; 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, optional; 12 taco shells; Chopped green onions

9 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 envelope taco seasoning
2 cans (10 ounces each) diced tomatoes and green chiles, divided
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, optional
12 taco shells
Chopped green onions

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 425°. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. Stir in taco seasoning and 1 can of undrained tomatoes; heat through.
2

Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix beans, 1/2 cup cheese, cilantro, remaining can of undrained tomatoes and, if desired, pepper sauce. Spread onto bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish.
3

Stand taco shells upright over bean mixture. Fill each with 1 tablespoon cheese and about 1/3 cup beef mixture. Bake, covered, 15 minutes.
4

Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5-7 minutes or until cheese is melted and shells are lightly browned. Sprinkle with green onions.