Baked Ground Beef Tacos

Directions

1. 1
   Set a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add ground beef, garlic, yellow onion, and green bell pepper.
2. 2
   Cook until the beef is no longer pink and the vegetables just start to soften, about 5-7 minutes.
3. 3
   Add in the fire-roasted tomatoes, green chiles, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, kosher salt, oregano, and cayenne pepper.
4. 4
   Mix and saute until the juice has cooked down and the meat mixture is thick.
5. 5
   Add taco shells to a 9x13 dish and fill each shell with an equal amount of ground beef taco filling.
6. 6
   Top each taco with shredded cheese.
7. 7
   Add to the oven and bake for 5-7 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted.
8. 8
   Remove from the oven and top your tacos as desired.
9. 9
   In the photos, they were topped with shredded lettuce and pico de Gallo.