Ingredients
Shells
- 8 stand taco shells
Beef Filling
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 15 oz black beans, rinsed and drained
Toppings
- 1 1/2 cups taco blend shredded cheese
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly spray a casserole dish with cooking spray, then stand the taco shells upright in the dish so they remain stable during cooking.
- Cook Ground Beef Mixture: In a skillet over medium heat, cook and crumble the ground beef until fully browned. Drain excess fat to keep the filling from being greasy. Add salsa, taco seasoning, and the rinsed and drained black beans to the skillet. Stir well and continue cooking on low heat until the mixture is heated through and flavors have melded.
- Assemble and Bake Tacos: Spoon the beef and bean mixture evenly into each taco shell. Sprinkle each taco generously with shredded taco blend cheese. Place the casserole dish in the oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the taco shells are crispy and heated through.
- Add Fresh Toppings and Serve: Remove the tacos from the oven. Top each taco with shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes or your favorite fresh taco toppings. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute black beans with pinto beans or kidney beans if preferred.
- For extra heat, add some chopped jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the beef mixture.
- Leftover taco filling can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated on the stovetop or microwave.
- Use reduced-fat cheese to make this dish lighter.
- To save time, buy pre-shredded taco blend cheese and pre-washed lettuce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
