Baked Tacos

Ingredients

2lbs ground beef

4 teaspoons dried minced onion

3 teaspoons chili powder

1 teaspoon cornstarch

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

½ teaspoon dried oregano

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

1 (16 ounce) can refried beans

2 cups shredded Colby-jack cheese

18-20 hard taco shells

Optional Condiments-

lettuce (shredded)

tomato (diced)

Salsa

Guacamole

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.  

In a small bowl combine dried minced onion, chili powder, cornstarch, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper. 

Mix well and set aside.

In a large skillet brown ground beef over medium-high heat. 

Drain off any excess liquid. 

Add refried beans, tomato sauce, and prepared taco seasoning. 

Mix well.

Spoon the taco 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 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the tacos are heated through. 

Remove from the oven and top with any optional condiments for serving. (Makes 8-10 Servings)