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