They’re ready in under 30 minutes and customizable for picky eaters.

Then the day came that she took us grocery shopping.

She dropped the taco seasoning packet in the cart and my brother and I immediately started to argue.

Stack of baked tacos on a plate

Simply Recipes / Sara Haas, RD

We conceded, and that’s how these baked ground beef tacos came to be.

A Dish Born From Necessity

Anyone who cooks for kids knows there will be challenges.

One day kids like the food youre serving and the next day they dont.

Baked taco fillings spooned onto tortillas and folded in half on a wooden board next to a plate with more tortillas and a pot with more filling

Simply Recipes / Sara Haas, RD

Theyll tell you theyre starving and then the next moment theyre pushing food around on their plate.

Its frustrating and confusing!

Thats why meals like these baked tacos are perfect.

Baked tacos on a platte surrounded by bowls of toppings (bowl of shredded iceberg lettuce, bowl of diced onions, bowl of tomatoes, bowl of salsa, and a bowl of sour cream)

Simply Recipes / Sara Haas, RD

This meal works for fussy eaters because youre in control of every step.

You know your family best and you choose how to cook the meat and season it.

There are plenty of opportunities for selective eaters to customize their tacos.

Set a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef.

Cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the taco seasoning and water and bring to a boil.

Reduce the heat to a simmer.

Cook, stirring often, until thickened, about 4 to 5 minutes.

Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the cheese.

Cover half of each tortilla with the ground beef mixture and fold in half.

Carefully remove the sheet pan from the oven and add the folded tacos.

Serve with onion, tomatoes, and lettuce for topping along withsalsa, sour cream, and guacamole.

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