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Sheet Pan Tacos

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  • Author: Kim Cooks Easy
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner, Tex-Mex, One-Pan Meal
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex

Description

Sheet Pan Tacos are a quick, easy, and delicious way to enjoy taco night without the hassle of assembling individual tacos. This one-pan recipe allows you to cook all the taco filling and toppings on a single sheet pan, making cleanup a breeze. You can use your favorite protein, like seasoned ground beef, chicken, or a vegetarian alternative, and pile it on a sheet pan with tortillas, cheese, and all the taco fixings. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, taco parties, or casual gatherings, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef, chicken, or a vegetarian alternative (such as black beans, lentils, or plant-based protein)
  • 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade seasoning mix)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 12 small tortillas (flour or corn)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or your choice of cheese)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce
  • 1 medium tomato, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
  • Salsa or hot sauce, for serving
  • Lime wedges, for garnish

Instructions

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  • Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  • Cook the protein: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef, chicken, or vegetarian alternative. Cook, breaking up the meat or protein into small pieces, until it’s browned and cooked through (about 7-10 minutes). Stir in the taco seasoning and a splash of water (as per the seasoning packet instructions). Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring to combine.
  • Prepare the tortillas: While the protein is cooking, arrange the tortillas on the sheet pan, laying them flat. If using flour tortillas, you can preheat them in a dry skillet or microwave for a few seconds to make them more pliable.
  • Assemble the tacos: Once the protein is ready, spoon a generous portion of the seasoned mixture onto the center of each tortilla. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the protein.
  • Bake the sheet pan tacos: Place the sheet pan in the oven and bake for about 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are slightly crispy.
  • Add toppings: Remove the sheet pan from the oven. Top the tacos with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and a dollop of sour cream. Serve with salsa or hot sauce on the side.
  • Serve: Garnish with lime wedges and serve hot for a fun, easy taco night!

Notes

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  • You can easily customize these tacos with your favorite toppings such as avocado, jalapeños, or guacamole.
  • For a crispy tortilla, bake the tortillas on the sheet pan for 3-4 minutes before adding the taco filling and cheese.
  • Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free version.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg