Description
This Easy Layered Taco Bake is a delicious and simple twist on traditional tacos. Layers of seasoned ground beef, salsa con queso, and melted cheese sandwiched between soft flour tortillas create a flavorful and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef:
- 1 pound ground beef
Taco Seasoning:
- 1 packet taco seasoning
Water:
- As called for on the back of the seasoning packet (usually 3/4 cup water)
Salsa Con Queso:
- 1/2 cup salsa con queso
Flour Tortillas:
- 3 (8-inch) flour tortillas (soft taco size)
Mexican Cheese Blend:
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (divided use)
Instructions
- Brown and crumble ground beef: In a skillet, cook and crumble 1 pound of ground beef. Drain excess grease.
- Season the beef: Add 1 packet of taco seasoning and water as directed on the packet. Cook according to the seasoning instructions.
- Add salsa con queso: Once the beef is seasoned, remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup of salsa con queso until well combined.
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch round baking pan.
- Layer the tortillas: Place one flour tortilla at the bottom of the pan.
- Layer the filling: Spread 1/3 of the taco meat over the tortilla, then sprinkle 1/3 of the shredded cheese on top.
- Repeat the layers: Continue layering with another tortilla, more meat, and more cheese until all ingredients are used up.
- Bake: Bake the taco bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Let it cool slightly, then slice and serve with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Taco Bake, Layered Taco Bake, Mexican Casserole, Ground Beef Recipe
