Description
This Easy Layered Taco Bake is a delicious and convenient American main course featuring layers of seasoned ground beef, salsa con queso, flour tortillas, and melted Mexican cheese baked to perfection. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it combines classic taco flavors in a satisfying casserole form.
Ingredients
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Meat and Seasoning
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 3/4 cup water
Other Ingredients
- 1/2 cup salsa con queso
- 3 (8-inch) flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, brown and crumble 1 pound of ground beef. Once fully cooked, drain any excess grease from the pan.
- Season the Meat: Add 1 packet of taco seasoning and 3/4 cup water as directed on the seasoning packet to the browned beef. Stir well and cook until the mixture thickens according to packet instructions.
- Add Salsa Con Queso: Remove the skillet from heat and stir in 1/2 cup of salsa con queso evenly into the taco meat mixture.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray an 8-inch round baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Layer Ingredients: Place one 8-inch flour tortilla on the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Spread about one-third of the taco meat mixture evenly over the tortilla, then sprinkle one-third of the shredded Mexican cheese on top. Repeat this layering process two more times, ending with cheese on the final layer.
- Bake: Bake the layered taco bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the edges are beginning to turn golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the taco bake to cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve with your favorite toppings such as sour cream, tomatoes, or lettuce.
Notes
- If salsa con queso is too spicy, substitute with a regular cheese dip for milder flavor.
- Flour tortillas can be substituted with corn tortillas for a gluten-free option if desired, but the recipe as written is not gluten free.
- Use freshly shredded cheese for the best melt and flavor.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with plant-based meat alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
