Description
Mexican-inspired Layered Taco Bake delivers hearty comfort with crispy tortillas and rich, spiced meat. Cheese melts perfectly between layers, creating a satisfying meal that brings family and friends together around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 (8-inch) flour tortillas (soft taco size)
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
Seasoning and Sauce:
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup salsa con queso
Instructions
- Thoroughly brown ground beef in a skillet, breaking it into fine crumbles and draining excess fat completely.
- Incorporate taco seasoning with recommended water quantity, stirring until meat is evenly coated and sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and blend salsa con queso into the seasoned meat mixture, ensuring smooth integration.
- Prepare an 8-inch round baking dish by lightly coating with nonstick cooking spray.
- Create the first foundation layer by placing a flour tortilla flat across the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Distribute one-third of the seasoned beef mixture uniformly over the tortilla base.
- Sprinkle one-third of the Mexican cheese blend generously across the meat layer.
- Repeat layering process: place another tortilla, spread remaining beef mixture, and continue cheese distribution.
- Complete final layer with remaining tortilla and cheese, ensuring even coverage.
- Position in preheated 350°F oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese melts and edges turn golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes to allow layers to set and stabilize.
- Slice into wedges and garnish with preferred taco toppings before serving.
Notes
- Customize Meat Choose lean ground beef (90/10) for healthier option or swap with ground turkey for lower fat content.
- Spice Control Adjust taco seasoning quantity based on personal heat preference, using homemade or store-bought mix.
- Cheese Alternatives Try low-fat Mexican cheese blend or dairy-free cheese for lactose-intolerant diets.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation Use corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas to make recipe completely gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg