Sheet Pan Tacos

Name: Sheet Pan Tacos with Ground Beef and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided; 2 tbsp diced jalapeños; 2 tbsp taco seasoning; 1 tbsp dried minced onion; 8 flour tortillas, taco-sized; 1 cup refried beans; Cooking spray, to coat; Fresh cilantro, for garnish; Guacamole, for serving; Pico de gallo, for serving; Sour cream, for serving

Sheet pan tacos are a hands-off baked taco dinner where seasoned ground beef and melted cheddar cheese cook together inside flour tortillas until crispy and golden, perfect for busy weeknights.

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Total

35 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$23–$38

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
2 tbsp diced jalapeñosoptional
2 tbsp taco seasoning
1 tbsp dried minced onion
8 flour tortillas, taco-sized
1 cup refried beansoptional
Cooking spray, to coat
Fresh cilantro, for garnishoptional
Guacamole, for servingoptional
Pico de gallo, for servingoptional
Sour cream, for servingoptional

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Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, about 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese, diced jalapeños (if using), taco seasoning, and dried minced onion. Mix with your hands until just combined.
3
Wrap the flour tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30-60 seconds to make them pliable.
4
Line a large sheet pan with aluminum foil and spray it generously with cooking spray.
5
Working with one tortilla at a time, press the beef mixture in a thin, even layer over one half of the tortilla, extending to the edge.
6
If using, spread a layer of refried beans on the other half of the tortilla. Sprinkle a little more cheese over the fillings.
7
Fold the tortilla in half and press down gently. Spray the top of the folded taco with cooking spray.
8
Place the tacos on the prepared baking sheet, sprayed-side down. Spray the new top side with more cooking spray.
9
Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the bottom is golden and crispy.
10
Carefully remove the pan from the oven and flip the tacos. The cheese will have created a crispy 'skirt'.
11
Return to the oven and bake for another 5-7 minutes, or until the second side is also golden brown and crispy.
12
Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately with your favorite toppings like guacamole, pico de gallo, and sour cream.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Preheat the sheet pan in a 400°F oven for 5 minutes before placing tacos on it; this jump-starts crisping on the bottom.
Mix refried beans into the ground beef filling for extra moisture and authentic flavor, preventing dry tacos.
Arrange tacos seam-side down and leave 1 inch between each to allow heat circulation and even browning.
Cheese should be melted and lightly golden at edges—watch at 12–15 minutes to avoid over-browning the tortillas.

Substitutions

Ground beef → ground turkey or ground chicken (same weight, no flavor change)
Cheddar cheese → Monterey Jack or Mexican blend (slightly milder or more complex flavor)
Jalapeños → diced green chiles or omit for mild heat

Storage & make-ahead

Store cooled tacos in an airtight container up to 3 days; reheat on a sheet pan at 350°F for 5–8 minutes until warmed through.

Equipment

sheet pan · standard oven

Common Questions

Can I make sheet pan tacos ahead of time?

Yes. Assemble the tacos on the sheet pan, cover with foil, and refrigerate up to 8 hours before baking. Add 2–3 minutes to baking time if baking from cold.