For a spicier kick, use a hot taco seasoning or add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the ground beef mixture. Feel free to substitute ground turkey or chicken for the ground beef. Add a layer of cream cheese for an extra creamy texture. If you don't have taco shells on hand, crushed tortilla chips will also work well. This casserole can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking. Add an extra 5-10 minutes to the baking time if baking from cold.
Taco Bake Casserole
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME35 mins
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TOTAL TIME50 mins
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SERVING12 People
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VIEWS685
This Taco Bake Casserole transforms the classic taco into a comforting and crowd-pleasing bake. Layers of seasoned ground beef, savory refried beans, and crunchy taco shells are smothered in melted cheese for an easy weeknight dinner that's both satisfying and fun. It's a fiesta in a pan!
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate21 g
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Cholesterol65 mg
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Fiber3 g
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Protein21 g
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Saturated Fat9 g
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Sodium791 mg
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Sugar2 g
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Fat21 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray. (Prep time: 5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View In a large skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium heat until beef is browned, about 7-10 minutes. Drain off any excess grease. (Cook time: 10 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View Stir in water and taco seasoning. Cook, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low and add refried beans, olives, green chiles, and salsa. Cook and stir until heated through, about 3-4 minutes. (Cook time: 6 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View Arrange half of the broken taco shells evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. (Assembly time: 3 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View Pour half of the ground beef mixture over the taco shells. Sprinkle with half of the Cheddar cheese. (Assembly time: 5 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View Repeat layers: remaining taco shells, ground beef mixture, and Cheddar cheese. (Assembly time: 5 minutes)
07 Step
Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 20-25 minutes. (Bake time: 25 minutes)
08 Step
Recipe View Let stand for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with your favorite taco toppings, such as chopped tomatoes, shredded lettuce, sour cream, or guacamole. (Rest time: 5 minutes)
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Anissa Jacobi
Jun 7, 2024Next time, I'll use less taco seasoning, as it was a little too salty for my taste.
Evalyn Okeefe
Jun 6, 2024This was so easy and delicious! My family loved it!
Raphael Weissnat
Apr 9, 2024I doubled the recipe and it fit perfectly in a 9x13 pan.
Rosella Okon
Mar 25, 2024I will definitely be making this again!
Lennie Lemke
Sep 8, 2023My kids are picky eaters, but they devoured this casserole!
Vada Medhurst
Jul 14, 2023This is a great recipe for a quick weeknight meal.
Cielo Bartell
Apr 9, 2023I added some corn and black beans, and it was even better!