Description
This Easy Layered Taco Bake is a delicious and convenient American main course featuring layers of seasoned ground beef, flour tortillas, salsa con queso, and melted Mexican cheese blend. Perfect for a quick family dinner, it combines classic taco flavors in a baked casserole style that's simple to prepare and sure to satisfy.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 3/4 cup water (as called for on seasoning packet)
- 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. Drain excess grease carefully to remove fat from the pan.
- Season the beef: Add 1 packet of taco seasoning and 3/4 cup water as directed on the seasoning packet. Stir well and simmer until the mixture thickens and the beef is fully cooked.
- Add salsa con queso: Turn off the heat and stir in 1/2 cup salsa con queso until it is thoroughly combined with the seasoned beef mixture.
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray an 8-inch round baking pan generously with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Layer the bake: Place one flour tortilla at the bottom of the pan. Spread about one-third of the taco beef mixture evenly over the tortilla, then sprinkle with one-third of the shredded Mexican cheese blend. Repeat this layering process twice more: tortilla, beef mixture, and cheese.
- Bake the dish: Bake the assembled taco bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the edges are slightly golden brown.
- Cool and serve: Allow the taco bake to cool for a few minutes before slicing into wedges. Serve with your favorite toppings such as sour cream, chopped tomatoes, or avocado.
Notes
- If salsa con queso is too spicy, substitute with a milder regular cheese dip.
- Use nonstick cooking spray to make cleanup easier and avoid sticking.
- Flour tortillas labeled 'soft taco' size are ideal for layering.
- This dish can be topped with guacamole, sour cream, fresh salsa, chopped onions, or jalapeños for extra flavor.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
