Taco Bake Recipe

This layered Taco Bake is a simple and quick weeknight meal with layers of tortillas, ground beef and salsa con queso!

Easy Layered Taco Bake (+Video)

This layered Taco Bake is a simple and quick weeknight meal with layers of tortillas, ground beef and salsa con queso!

Prep: 15min

Total: 45min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 349 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 21 g, Fat 27 g, Saturated Fat 13 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 625 mg, Sugar 1 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• water as called for on back of seasoning packet ((usually 3/4 cup water))
• 1/2 cup salsa con queso
• 3 (8-inch) flour tortillas ((soft taco size))
• 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend ((divided use))

Instruction:

1. Brown and crumble 1 pound ground beef. Drain excess grease.
2. Add in 1 packet taco seasoning and water as called for on back of seasoning packet (usually 3/4 cup) following directions on back of seasoning packet.
3. Once the taco meat is ready, turn off heat and add in 1/2 cup salsa con queso. Give it a good stir until thoroughly combined.
4. Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Spray an 8-inch round baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
5. Layer the bottom of the pan with one of the 3 (8-inch) flour tortillas.
6. Now add about 1/3 of the ground beef taco filling on the the first layer.
7. Then add 1/3 of the 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend.
8. Continue until you are done with all the layers: another tortilla, more taco mixture, more cheese.
9. Bake at 350F degrees for about 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and edges are slightly golden brown.
10. Allow to cool for a couple of minutes. Slice and serve. Top with desired toppings.

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