Baked Tacos

Submitted by Cristi Hinten

"These are the greatest. They are healthy, all from scratch and I have not met a person yet that has not asked for the recipe. I make these in the morning and dump it all in the crockpot for the day."

 

• Ready In: 5hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Yields: 2 pounds

ingredients

• 2 lbs ground beef (or turkey or chicken)
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, fire roasted and diced
• 1 (8 ounce) can low-sodium tomato sauce
• 8 ounces beef broth
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

directions

1. In food processor, chop onion and chiles to desired size.
2. Brown meat, onion and chiles in a large frying pan.
3. While the meat browns, mix up the dry seasonings.
4. When meat is browned, drain and add to crockpot with seasoning mixture, tomato sauce and beef broth.
5. Cook on low for 4-6 hours.
6. When ready to serve, preheat oven to 350 and stand up taco shells in a baking dish (we use the stand and stuff). Fill each shell with meat, cheese. Bake until cheese is melted and top with desired toppings.