Friday, May 31, 2013

Taco Seasoning & Oven Tacos

I love fried taco shells but they take a while to fry.....I'm thinking these Oven Tacos might be a great new way to fix tacos??!!

Taco Seasoning
1 T. chili powder
1/4 t. garlic powder
1/4 t. onion powder
1/4 t. crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 t. dried oregano
1/2 t. paprika
1 1/2 t. ground cumin
1 t. sea salt
1 t. black pepper
In a small bowl, mix all together. Store in an airtight container.
This is like one package of taco seasoning.  Mix with a little water.  Enough for 2 lbs. of hamburger.  OR  make a canister full,  1/4 c. = 1 seasoning packet.

Oven Tacos  -  adapted from  Blog Chef
2 lbs. ground beef (or turkey/chicken)
1 small onion diced
1 small can diced green chilies
1 recipe of Taco Seasoning (Above)
8 oz. tomato sauce
16 oz. refried beans
2 c. shredded reduced fat Colby-jack cheese
18-20 hard taco shells {if gluten free, be sure they are}
Optional Condiments- Lettuce (shredded), Tomato (diced), Salsa, Guacamole, Sour Cream

In a large skillet brown ground beef and onion, drain, if needed. Stir in chilies, refried beans, tomato sauce, and taco seasoning. Mix well and cook for a few minutes.
Spoon the meat mixture into the taco shells and place into a 9 x 13 inch baking dish, standing up. Sprinkle cheese over the top of the taco meat in each shell. Place into the oven and bake at 400 for 10-12 minutes, until the cheese has melted and tacos are heated through. Serve with condiments.

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