Convection Oven-Baked Beef Tacos

CategoryDifficultyBeginner
Yields10 Servings
Cook Time35 minsTotal Time35 mins
 10 taco shells
 1 ½ lbs ground beef
 1 medium sized onion
 1 envelope taco seasoning mix
 1 can refried beans (OPTIONAL)
 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
 1 tsp hot pepper sauce, optional
 Shredded lettuce, chopped tomato, sliced jalapeño chiles, chopped red onion, lime wedges, cilantro leaves, salsa, guacamole, and sour cream, if desired
1

Preheat the Convection oven to 325° F.

2

In a large skillet, cook beef over medium and onion heat for 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. Stir in taco seasoning mix and water and boil.

3

Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 2 to 3 minutes, stir constantly until mixture has thickened. Remove from heat.

4

Assemble by spreading about 2 tablespoons of refried beans in the bottom of each shell.

5

Top each shell with ¼ cup of beef mixture and 2 tablespoons of shredded cheese.

6

Cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

7

Top with remaining ingredients, if desired.

Ingredients

 10 taco shells
 1 ½ lbs ground beef
 1 medium sized onion
 1 envelope taco seasoning mix
 1 can refried beans (OPTIONAL)
 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
 1 tsp hot pepper sauce, optional
 Shredded lettuce, chopped tomato, sliced jalapeño chiles, chopped red onion, lime wedges, cilantro leaves, salsa, guacamole, and sour cream, if desired

Directions

1

Preheat the Convection oven to 325° F.

2

In a large skillet, cook beef over medium and onion heat for 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. Stir in taco seasoning mix and water and boil.

3

Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 2 to 3 minutes, stir constantly until mixture has thickened. Remove from heat.

4

Assemble by spreading about 2 tablespoons of refried beans in the bottom of each shell.

5

Top each shell with ¼ cup of beef mixture and 2 tablespoons of shredded cheese.

6

Cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

7

Top with remaining ingredients, if desired.

Convection Oven-Baked Beef Tacos