Description
Discover the joy of cooking with this Easy Layered Taco Bake, a dish that brings together the classic flavors of tacos in a delightful casserole format. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe features layers of soft tortillas, seasoned ground beef, and gooey salsa con queso, all topped with a generous sprinkle of melted cheese. In just 45 minutes, you can create a satisfying meal that appeals to both kids and adults alike. Whether it’s a casual family dinner or game day gathering, this taco bake is bound to impress your guests and leave them coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 3/4 cup water (as required)
- 1/2 cup salsa con queso
- 3 flour tortillas (8-inch)
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until cooked through; drain excess grease.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water as per packet instructions; add salsa con queso and mix well.
- Spray an 8-inch round baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Layer one tortilla in the pan, followed by one-third of the meat mixture and one-third of the cheese.
- Repeat layers twice more, finishing with cheese on top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes before slicing into wedges and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg