Baked Sheet Pan Tacos (easy weeknight dinner!)

Sheet pan tacos are easy, flavorful, and versatile—perfect for weeknights, family meals, or Taco Tuesday with minimal prep.

When it comes to weeknight dinners, nothing beats this combination of ease, flavor, and versatility. These sheet pan tacos deliver all three! These perfectly crispy tacos are filled with a  delicious cheesy meat mixture, and the easy preparation takes the stress out of cooking without sacrificing taste. Whether you’re cooking for your family or hosting taco Tuesday with friends, this easy sheet pan tacos recipe is a definite crowd-pleaser. This recipe can easily feed your whole family and is also great for large crowds. With simple ingredients, you can make them without much notice and the combination of quality ingredients will keep everyone full and satisfied. 

Why you’ll Love this Recipe for your next Taco Night

This recipe is incredibly versatile, allowing you to customize the fillings and toppings to suit everyone’s preferences. With a yield of 20 tacos, it’s perfect for feeding a crowd, ensuring there’s plenty to go around. The combination of crispy, golden tortillas and gooey, melty cheese makes these tacos absolutely irresistible. A balanced mix of lean ground beef and turkey creates a hearty yet light filling, while lime juice and green chilies add a fresh, zesty kick in this delicious recipe. This will no doubt become one of your favorite sheet pan recipes, and one of the most popular family dinners. 

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Ingredients for Crispy Sheet Pan Tacos

Here’s what you’ll need to whip up these delicious sheet pan tacos:

• Ground beef: Adds a rich, hearty flavor as the base for the taco filling.
• Ground turkey: Balances the dish with a leaner protein option for a lighter texture.
• Taco seasoning: Provides a blend of spices to give the meat a bold, authentic flavor. Enhance the flavors and spice by adding more chili powder to your seasoning.
• Garlic: Adds depth and aromatic flavor to the meat mixture. If you don’t’ have fresh garlic available, you can add garlic powder to your taco seasoning. 
• Lime juice: Brings a fresh, tangy element that brightens up the dish.
• Diced green chilies: Adds a mild heat and slight smokiness to the filling.
• Salt & black pepper: Essential for enhancing and balancing all the flavors.
• Colby Jack cheese: Melts beautifully and adds a creamy, cheesy goodness to the tacos. Shredded cheddar cheese works here, too. 
• Corn tortillas: The perfect vehicle for holding the flavorful filling and achieving a crispy shell. You could also use flour tortillas, just keep in mind they will be higher in calories and carb, 

Favorite taco toppings: pico de gallo, fresh jalapeño, sour cream, cilantro, and guacamole.

Create a heartier meal with a side dish, like refried beans, black beans, Spanish rice, or a salad. 

How to Make Bake Homemade Tacos

1. Preheat Your Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 425°F and lightly greasing two large baking sheets.
2. Cook the Meat: In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Brown ground beef and turkey, cooking until no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.

1. Season the Filling: Stir in taco seasoning, water, garlic, lime juice, diced green chilies, and salt and pepper into your ground meat mixture. Let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes until most of the moisture evaporates.

1. Add Cheese: Remove the skillet from heat and mix in 1 cup of shredded cheese until evenly combined.
2. Prep the Tortillas: Heat the tortillas for about 30 seconds to make them pliable.
3. Assemble the Tacos: Place ¼ cup of the meat mixture onto one half of each tortilla, sprinkle with additional shredded cheese, and fold in half. Lightly brush the outside of each tortilla with oil for a golden, crispy finish.

1. Bake: Arrange the folded tacos on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 15–20 minutes until the tortillas are golden brown and crispy.

1. Serve: Serve immediately with your favorite toppings like sour cream, shredded lettuce, salsa, guacamole, and fresh cilantro.

How to Store Leftover Baked Tacos

If you have any leftovers (though it’s unlikely!), store them properly to enjoy later:

• Refrigerate: Place tacos in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
• Reheat: Warm them up in a 350°F oven for 10–15 minutes to restore their crispy texture. You can also reheat them in an air fryer. 
• Freeze: You can freeze the meat filling separately in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. When ready to use, thaw overnight in the fridge and follow the assembly and baking steps.

Tips for the Best Baked Sheet Pan Tacos

1. Use Fresh Tortillas: Fresh tortillas are less likely to crack when folding. Briefly heating them before assembly makes them more pliable.
2. Customize the Cheese: Feel free to swap Colby Jack for cheddar, pepper jack, or your favorite cheese blend.
3. Don’t Skip the Oil: Brushing the tortillas with oil ensures they bake up golden and crispy.
4. Toppings Make the Difference: Add a variety of toppings to let everyone customize their tacos.
5. Double the Recipe for Meal Prep: These tacos are great for meal prep or a large crowd. Double the recipe, freeze extras, and enjoy easy meals later.