Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 30 mins | Total Time: 45 mins | Servings: 6
Layers of tortillas, ground beef, and salsa con queso, this simple, easy weeknight meal is sure to impress. Also known as Mexican Pizza, this layered taco bake is love!
Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef
1 packet taco seasoning
water as called for on the back of the seasoning packet
3 (8”) flour tortillas
½ c. salsa con queso
1 ½-2 c. shredded Mexican cheese blend
HOW TO MAKE EASY LAYERED TACO BAKE
Step 1: Cook the ground beef, breaking the pieces as you go until brown. Drain any excess grease.
Step 2: Following the packet directions, add the taco seasoning and water to the browned beef.
Step 3: Turn the heat off and add into the beef the half cup of salsa con queso.
Step 4: Stir well until completely combined.
Step 5: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 350 degrees.
Step 6: With nonstick cooking spray, grease an 8-inch round baking pan.
Step 7: With a flour tortilla, layer the bottom of the prepared pan.
Step 8: On the tortilla, add around ⅓ of the ground beef taco filling and top with ⅓ of the shredded cheese.
Step 9: Do the same until all the layers are filled (tortilla, taco mixture, and cheese).
Step 10: Place inside the preheated oven and bake for about 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese has melted and the edges turned a bit golden brown.
Step 11: Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing.
Note:
If desired, serve this taco bake with sour cream and diced tomatoes on top.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 625mg | Potassium: 275mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 375IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 269mg | Iron: 1.7mg
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- water as called for on the back of the seasoning packet
- 3 (8”) flour tortillas
- ½ c. salsa con queso
- 1 ½-2 c. shredded Mexican cheese blend
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the ground beef, breaking the pieces as you go until brown. Drain any excess grease.
Step 2: Following the packet directions, add the taco seasoning and water to the browned beef.
Step 3: Turn the heat off and add into the beef the half cup of salsa con queso.
Step 4: Stir well until completely combined.
Step 5: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 350 degrees.
Step 6: With nonstick cooking spray, grease an 8-inch round baking pan.
Step 7: With a flour tortilla, layer the bottom of the prepared pan.
Step 8: On the tortilla, add around ⅓ of the ground beef taco filling and top with ⅓ of the shredded cheese.
Step 9: Do the same until all the layers are filled (tortilla, taco mixture, and cheese).
Step 10: Place inside the preheated oven and bake for about 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese has melted and the edges turned a bit golden brown.
Step 11: Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing.
Notes
If desired, serve this taco bake with sour cream and diced tomatoes on top.
