Easiest Sheet Pan Tacos: Your New Weeknight Go-To

Easiest sheet pan tacos: seasoned ground beef, peppers, onion and corn roasted on one pan with crisp tortillas. Ready in 30 minutes.

By Tyla

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Total

30 min

Servings

12 tacos

Ingredients


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Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add ground beef. Cook until fully browned, breaking it up with a spoon.

  3. 3

    Drain off any excess grease.

  4. 4

    Return beef to skillet, stir in taco seasoning and 1/2 cup water. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens.

  5. 5

    Transfer seasoned beef to prepared baking sheet and spread into even layer.

  6. 6

    Add sliced bell pepper, onion, and thawed corn to pan, scattering around beef.

  7. 7

    Drizzle lightly with olive oil and toss gently to combine.

  8. 8

    Bake for 10-12 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp and slightly roasted.

  9. 9

    While filling bakes, warm tortillas by wrapping in foil and placing in oven during last 5 minutes, or heating in dry skillet.

  10. 10

    Push beef mixture to one side of pan. Place warmed tortillas on empty side, folded in half if desired.

  11. 11

    Bake for additional 3-5 minutes until tortillas start to get slightly crispy.

  12. 12

    Remove from oven. Fill warm tortillas with beef mixture and favorite toppings. Serve immediately.

Used in this recipe: Half Sheet Pan Cast-Iron Skillet Instant-Read Thermometer (Amazon, affiliate links)


Notes

Tips for Success

  • Maximum flavor with minimum effort
  • Significantly less cleanup than traditional tacos
  • Customizable with various toppings and fillings
  • Perfect for busy weeknights
  • Vegetables get tender-crisp with slightly caramelized flavor

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Overcrowding the pan leads to steaming instead of roasting
  • Tortillas can become soggy if not warmed properly
  • Beef can taste bland if not seasoned enough
  • Excess fat from beef can make pan greasy
  • Vegetables may not cook evenly if cut too thick

Nutrition (per serving)

280-320 kcal

Calories