Description
This Easy Layered Taco Bake is a delicious and simple Mexican-inspired main course featuring seasoned ground beef, creamy salsa con queso, flour tortillas, and melted Mexican cheese, layered and baked to perfection. Perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup salsa con queso
- 3 (8-inch) flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
Instructions
- Brown the Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, brown and crumble 1 pound of ground beef until fully cooked. Drain any excess grease to avoid a greasy bake.
- Season the Meat: Add 1 packet of taco seasoning and 3/4 cup water to the cooked beef, stirring well. Follow the seasoning packet instructions carefully for best flavor.
- Add Salsa Con Queso: Once the meat mixture is ready and the heat is turned off, stir in 1/2 cup salsa con queso thoroughly to combine the flavors.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly spray an 8-inch round baking pan or springform pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Assemble Layers: Place one flour tortilla at the bottom of the pan. Spread about one-third of the taco meat mixture over the tortilla, then sprinkle one-third of the shredded cheese blend evenly on top. Repeat this layering process two more times, ending with cheese on top.
- Bake the Taco Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the edges of the tortillas are slightly golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bake to cool for a couple of minutes, then slice into portions. Serve with your favorite toppings such as sour cream, tomatoes, or guacamole for extra flavor.
Notes
- If the salsa con queso is too spicy, substitute with a mild cheese dip to suit your taste.
- You can use corn tortillas as a gluten-free alternative but adjust layering carefully as they are more fragile.
- For added vegetables, consider layering chopped bell peppers or onions with the meat mixture.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
