Step 1: Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Break it up with a spoon as it cooks. Once no pink remains, drain any excess grease thoroughly.
Step 2: Return the meat to the skillet and stir in the taco seasoning and 1/4 cup water. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the liquid to reduce. This creates the flavorful core of your oven baked cheesy tacos crispy loaded recipe.
Step 3: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
Step 4: If using corn tortillas, wrap a stack of 6-8 in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30-45 seconds, or quickly warm in a dry skillet for 10-15 seconds per side until pliable. This prevents cracking when folding for your oven baked cheesy tacos crispy loaded recipe.
Step 5: Place a warmed tortilla on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon a generous amount of the seasoned meat filling onto one half of the tortilla. Sprinkle a good amount of the shredded cheese blend over the meat. Fold the empty half of the tortilla over the filling to create a standing taco shape.
Step 6: Arrange the assembled tacos in a single layer on the baking sheet, making sure they are standing upright. You may need to lean them against each other for support.
Step 7: Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the tortillas are golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is thoroughly melted and bubbly. For extra cheesiness, sprinkle more cheese on top of the open side of the baked tacos and return to the oven for 2-3 minutes.
Step 8: Carefully remove from the oven and load with your favorite toppings like shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, salsa, and guacamole. Serve your delicious oven baked cheesy tacos crispy loaded recipe immediately and enjoy!