Oven Baked Soft Tacos with Avocado Cream

You won’t have to worry about gathering your family around the dinner table when you make these Oven Baked Soft Tacos with Avocado Cream. A fun and delicious way to enjoy tacos!

What You’ll Love About Oven Baked Soft Tacos with Avocado Cream:

Will there ever be too many ways to make tacos? Never!

I’ve shared my Oven Baked Crunchy Tacos recipe and they have been a major hit with my readers and my family. I make them so often I’ve lost count.

While we love a good crunchy taco we equally love soft tacos, and these Oven Baked Soft Tacos with Avocado Cream are completely irresistible.

This method for baked tacos is insanely easy to throw-together and you can be sure your family, friends, or even yourself won’t be able to resist.

These are meaty and cheesy, and the avocado cream sauce is seriously bomb.

Why Baking Tacos Is The Absolute Best!

Tacos are already a simple meal to whip up but you have to try this oven baked method.

The great thing about making tacos this way is you have less chaos in the kitchen waiting for everyone to build their tacos. Most of the assembling is done so all that’s left to do is throw a few toppings on and eat!

Baked tacos also hold together better because the cheese has a chance to melt with the meat and adhere to the tortilla, making them easier to eat.

You’ll likely never do tacos any other way!

All Ingredients:

Ingredients For Tacos:

• Ground beef– We use extra lean ground beef so the tacos don’t make the tortillas soggy.
• Onions- Yellow onions to add flavor to the beef.
• Taco Seasoning– Use a homemade tacos seasoning or a low-sodium packet from the grocery store.
• Black beans– Use canned rinsed and drained black beans that have been smashed lightly with a fork.
• Cheddar cheese- Cheddar cheese offers a nice cheesy flavor.
• Soft tortillas- I use the fajita style whole wheat low-carb tortillas for a lighter option.

Ingredients For Avocado Cream:

• Avocados- Use ripe avocados for the best flavor and texture.
• Sour cream– This offers a creamy cool taste.
• Garlic powder– Just a touch for flavor.
• Lime juice– Helps keep the avocado bright green and adds a citrusy flavor.
• Cilantro– Adds freshness.
• Salt and pepper- Season to taste.

Additional Taco Toppings:

• Tomatoes
• Lettuce
• Red onion
• Black olives
• Cilantro
• Hot sauce

Substitutions:

How To Make Oven Baked Soft Tacos with Avocado Cream:

See full instructions in recipe card below

Step One. Preheat oven to 375℉ and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.

Step Two. (Prep your beans and tortillas) Lightly mash beans in a bowl with a fork. You still want there to be some texture. In prepared baking dish fold tortillas in half and place in the pan side by side.

Step Three. In a large skillet add onion and beef. Cook and crumble beef until no longer pink. Add taco seasoning and toast, then add water and smashed black beans. Cook just until warmed through and you don’t see any more liquid.

Step Four. While the meat is cooking make the avocado cream sauce. Mash avocados in a small bowl then stir in the rest of the ingredients. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and place in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Step Five. Divide the meat and bean mixture between the tortilla shells then top with cheese. Bake in preheated oven until cheese is bubbly and tortillas are warmed through. Top with avocado cream sauce and additional toppings if desired.

Recipe Tips:

Common Questions:

Other Recipes You Might Enjoy:

• Mini Taco Bites
• Ground Beef Burrito Bowl Bake
• Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Beef
• Stovetop Taco Soup

Oven Baked Tacos with Avocado Cream

You won't have to worry about gathering your family around the dinner table when you make these Oven Baked Soft Tacos with Avocado Cream. A delicious and easy way to enjoy taco Tuesday!

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Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 people

Calories: 533kcal

Equipment

• 1 9×13-inch baking dish
• 1 large skillet

Ingredients

For The Tacos:

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced
• 1 packet taco seasoning or 3 tablespoons homemade
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
• 8 soft fajita size flour tortillas
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Avocado Cream Sauce:

• 2 medium ripe avocados
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/2 lime, juiced
• salt and pepper to taste

Additional Toppings:

• tomatoes
• lettuce
• red onion
• black olives
• cilantro
• hot sauce

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°. Spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

• (Prep your beans and tortillas) Lightly mash beans in a bowl with a fork. You still want there to be some texture. In prepared baking dish fold tortillas in half like a taco and place in the pan side by side. See post for images.
• Heat a large skillet to medium heat and add ground beef and onions. Cook and crumble beef until no longer pink. Remove any excess grease in the pan.
• Add taco seasoning and toast for 1-minute, then add water and smashed beans. Stir and cook 2-3 minutes until beans are warmed through and you don't see anymore liquid in the pan.
• Meanwhile, make avocado cream sauce. In a small bowl smash avocados with a fork until creamy. Stir in sour cream, garlic powder, cilantro, and lime juice. Cover and place in the refrigerator until ready to use.
• Divide the meat mixture between all the tortillas then top with cheddar cheese. Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes or until cheese is fully melted.
• When tacos are baked drizzle the top with avocado cream and additional toppings if desired. Serve right away.

Notes

Tips:

 

• Try to find the fajita size tortillas as those fit the very best in the pan and they are the perfect taco size.
• For a thinner avocado cream sauce add a splash of water to thin it out.

 

Substitutions: 

 

• Meat- Use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef.
• Beans- Pinto, kidney, or refried beans would be a good substitute for the black beans.
• Cheese- Other cheese options you might enjoy would be a Mexican cheese blend, Monterey Jack, Colby Jack, or pepper Jack for extra heat.
• Tortillas- Use your favorite kind of flour tortilla.
• Sour cream- You can use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream in the avocado cream sauce.

 

Common Questions:

 

Can I make these with corn tortillas?

I actually haven’t tried this recipe using corn tortillas but I’m sure it would work okay. Be aware that they may split during the baking time.

Are soft tacos healthier than hard shell tacos?

Flour tortillas are not fried like hard taco shells therefore they do have fewer calories.

Do soft tacos reheat well if I have leftovers?

Yes they do! Wrap cooled tacos without any additional toppings in a large piece of foil. Place in the refrigerator until ready to reheat. Remove tacos from foil and heat in the microwave until warmed through.

 

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be understood as an estimate rather than a guarantee. The Menu Maid makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

Nutrition

Calories: 533kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 307mg | Potassium: 1113mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 615IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 257mg | Iron: 4mg

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