Sheet Pan Tacos for Busy Weeknights

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If you’re looking for a no-fuss, feed-your-family-fast kind of meal, these sheet pan tacos are a go-to.

We’re talking one pan, minimal cleanup, and a whole lot of flavor. It’s the kind of recipe that lets you stretch a pound of ground beef without sacrificing taste—and it’ll leave your crew asking for seconds.

This is a real solution for those weeknights when you’re juggling homework, laundry, and trying not to burn dinner.

It’s also freezer-friendly, so you can double the beef mixture and save half for a future meal. That’s what we call strategic cooking—frugal, efficient, and just plain smart!

Ingredients

For the beef filling:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ cup water
• 1 cup black beans (optional, helps stretch the meat further)
• 1 cup frozen corn (no need to thaw)

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For the tacos:

• 8-10 small flour or corn tortillas
• 1 ½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Colby Jack, or whatever you’ve got on hand)
• Toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, salsa, avocado—whatever your family likes

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with diced onion until the meat is no longer pink and the onions are soft. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
3. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the water and let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes. If you’re using beans and corn, stir them in now and cook just until heated through.
4. Lightly grease a large sheet pan. Lay the tortillas flat on the pan, slightly overlapping if needed. Spoon the beef mixture evenly over one half of each tortilla. Sprinkle with cheese and fold the other half of the tortilla over the filling.
5. Bake for 10-12 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until the tortillas are golden and crisp.
6. Serve warm with your favorite taco toppings. These reheat beautifully and even freeze well if you want to make a double batch for later.

Notes from our kitchen

These are great for using up what’s already in your fridge. Swap in leftover chicken or sautéed veggies if that’s what you’ve got.

And if your pantry is running low, the base recipe still shines with just meat, seasonings, and cheese.

Sheet pan tacos are more than just dinner—they’re a way to bring everyone to the table with minimal stress and maximum joy.

Meals like this help us stay on budget, eat well, and steward our time wisely!

Sheet Pan Tacos

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These sheet pan tacos are crispy, cheesy, and packed with seasoned ground beef and hearty add-ins like corn and beans—perfect for stretching your grocery dollars without skimping on flavor. Everything bakes up golden and crisp right on one pan, making this the kind of dinner that keeps your kitchen clean and your family full.

• Total Time: 27 minutes
• Yield: 4–6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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For the beef filling:

• 1 pound ground beef

• 1 small onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon chili powder

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

• ¼ cup water

• 1 cup black beans (optional, helps stretch the meat further)

• 1 cup frozen corn (no need to thaw)

For the tacos:

• 8–10 small flour or corn tortillas

• 1 ½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Colby Jack, or whatever you’ve got on hand)

• Toppings (lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, avocado, etc)

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Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F.

2. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with diced onion until the meat is no longer pink and the onions are soft. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.

3. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the water and let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes. If you’re using beans and corn, stir them in now and cook just until heated through.

4. Lightly grease a large sheet pan. Lay the tortillas flat on the pan, slightly overlapping if needed. Spoon the beef mixture evenly over one half of each tortilla. Sprinkle with cheese and fold the other half of the tortilla over the filling.

5. Bake for 10-12 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until the tortillas are golden and crisp.

6. Serve warm with your favorite taco toppings. These reheat beautifully and even freeze well if you want to make a double batch for later.

• Author: Jordan Mitchell
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 12 minutes