Oven Baked Beef Tacos

We've made these a few times and it is now my favorite way to make ground beef tacos for our family.  No more trying to dish up a million tacos for the kids as they finish one before you can get the next one made!  They are just all ready to go and just need any other toppings you might want.  So fast and so, so easy.  Perfect for those crazy busy weeknights.  Like tonight!


OVEN BAKED BEEF TACOS
(a Six Sisters recipe)

Ingredients:
1 lb lean ground beef
1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 medium onion, diced
1 (1 oz) packet taco seasoning (or 2-3 tablespoons of Homemade Taco Seasoning)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chunky salsa
12 hard taco shells
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
In a large skillet, brown ground beef and then add onion and garlic – saute for about 5 minutes until soft.  Add beans, taco seasoning and salsa.  Mix well and let cook for a couple of minutes so that the flavors can meld and the mixture can thicken.
In a large 9×13″ baking pan, line up all the taco shells. Fill each one with a couple of scoops of the beef mixture and pack down into the shell. Repeat until all the shells are filled. Top each taco with shredded cheese.
Bake for 8-10 minutes (or until all the cheese is melted).
Serve with your favorite taco toppings (tomatoes, lettuce, olives, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo , hot sauce, or whatever you like!).
Makes 4-6 servings (depending on how many tacos each person wants!)