Easy Layered Taco Bake (+Video)

Easy Layered Taco Bake (+Video)

from thecountrycook.net
Main Course
45 min
6 servings
349 kcal / serving

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

Ingredients

  • 1 poundground beef
  • 1packet taco seasoning
  • water as called for on back of seasoning packet ((usually 3/4 cup water))
  • ½ cupsalsa con queso ((see notes below))
  • 3flour tortillas ((usually called 'soft taco' size))
  • 2 cupsshredded mexican cheese blend ((divided use))

Directions

  1. 1

    Brown and crumble 1 pound ground beef. Drain excess grease.

  2. 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. 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. 4

    Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Spray an 8-inch round baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.

  5. 5

    Layer the bottom of the pan with one of the 3 (8-inch) flour tortillas.

  6. 6

    Now add about 1/3 of the ground beef taco filling on the the first layer.

  7. 7

    Then add 1/3 of the 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend.

  8. 8

    Continue until you are done with all the layers: another tortilla, more taco mixture, more cheese.

  9. 9

    Bake at 350F degrees for about 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and edges are slightly golden brown.

  10. 10

    Allow to cool for a couple of minutes. Slice and serve. Top with desired toppings.