Southwest Baked Tacos

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. Coarse Ground Beef (chili meat)
  • 1/2 c. Onion (chopped)
  • 1 8 oz. can Tomato Sauce
  • 3 tbsp. Tomato Paste
  • 2 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1/2 tsp. Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp. Paprika
  • 2 cups Grated Cheese (we like cheese)
  • 12 Taco Shells

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400F.
  2. Cook ground beef and onion in a medium-sized pan over medium heat until beef is brown and onion is transparent. Drain.
  3. Add spices and stir.
  4. Add tomato paste and stir for 2 minutes.
  5. Add tomato sauce and stir until warm.
  6. Place taco shells in oven safe taco stand in casserole dish. Fill with ground beef mixture.
  7. Top with grated cheese. Place in oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until cheese is melted and shells have begun to brown.
  8. Serve with toppings of youor choice. We used sour cream, salsa, and more cheese.
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