Make these Naked Sheet Pan Tacos for your next taco night! A fun and delicious way to make tacos right on a sheet pan – with no shell! This ground beef dinner is also perfect for meal prepping, just add the toppings after reheating.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 pounds ground beef (use a 90% lean or above)
- 1/4 cup taco seasoning or our All Purpose Seasoning
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt (depending on the seasoning you’re using, you might need a little more or less)
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
- 2 cups diced tomatoes (optional, for topping)
- 2 avocados, diced (optional, for topping)
- 1 cup pickled jalapeños (optional, for topping)
- Cilantro for garnish (optional, for topping)
- Creamy Salsa Dressing (optional for drizzling on top but highly recommended)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Spray a sheet pan with non-stick cooking spray. Press the ground beef into the sheet pan in an even layer, covering the whole pan. Season with the taco seasoning (or all purpose seasoning) and salt.
- Bake for 15 minutes, testing with a thermometer to make sure the beef registers about 135-140 degrees (the beef will continue to cook after adding the cheese). Using a hot mitt, grab one corner of the pan and carefully tilt to drain the grease into a bowl. We like to get as much great off as possible, you can also grab paper towels to lightly dab the top of the beef.
- Add the shredded cheese on top of the beef and return to the oven for another 5 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- If you’re enjoying this right away, top with lettuce, tomatoes, avocados and all of your favorite taco toppings. If you’re meal prepping, let cool, cut into squares and refrigerate. Reheat a portion when ready and then top with the cold toppings.
Recipe Notes
Using a lean ground beef is best for this recipe. Less grease to drain and the beef won’t shrink as much as if you’re using ground beef with more fat.
Store: Let cool to room temperature, cut into squares and store in a container for up to 4 days.
Reheat: Reheat a portion in the microwave until warmed through and then top with your favorite taco toppings.
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
