Tonight's pin is simply put genius I wish I had come up with the idea but alas, didn't :)  This is the second time I have made this and had to share it from www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com .  By the way, she has some really good ideas and recipes if you don't follow her you should.  I also, made a side dish of Mexican rice from www.thetidynest.com. 

                                          Baked Tacos

2 pounds ground beef
1 can refried beans
15oz. can tomato sauce
1 package taco seasoning or 2-9 Tbls homemade
1-2 c. shredded cheese
18-20 hard taco shells
Your favorite toppings

Brown ground beef.  Drain any fat and add beans, tomato sauce and seasoning/  Spoon mixture into taco shells,
Place filled shells in a 9 x 13 pan, standing up, sprinkle with cheese.
Bake at 400 for 10-12 minutes or until heated through.

My note:  I did the recipe exactly as typed.  If you go to her blog she tells you how to make your own taco shells since I already had some and my oven needs to be cleaned I used what I had.  Also, after reading some of the comments I used my roasting pan with the rack to keep the bottom of the shells crispy.  Oh and I make my own taco seasoning it isn't one recipe it's a combo of several.

                                      Taco Seasoning

1 Tbls. chili powder
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. paprika
1 1/2 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper

2 Tbls. = 1 package
2 Tbls. per pound of meat

I really like the Taco Bell seasoning and this is pretty close.

                                       Mexican Rice

1 c. uncooked rice
2 c. chicken broth
1 Tbls. butter
1 tsp. garlic salt
1 tsp. taco seasoning

Bring all ingredient's to a boil.  Reduce heat to low and cover.  Simmer 20-25 minutes.

Did I mention that I love tacos??? I would eat them for breakfast, lunch and dinner.  The best thing about these tacos is they heat up really, really well the next day.  It's what's for lunch.  Enjoy!!