Taco Bake I

Taco Bake I
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    25 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    40 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    1.1K

Elevate your Tex-Mex game with this effortless taco bake, a guaranteed crowd-pleaser perfect for casual gatherings or a satisfying family meal. Layers of savory seasoned beef, creamy refried beans, vibrant salsa, and melted Monterey Jack cheese create a symphony of flavors that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Serve with crispy tortilla chips for dipping and scooping.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    15 g
  • Cholesterol
    94 mg
  • Fiber
    4 g
  • Protein
    26 g
  • Saturated Fat
    13 g
  • Sodium
    1037 mg
  • Sugar
    3 g
  • Fat
    27 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C). (5 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View 10 mins In a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground beef, and drain any excess fat. Stir in the dry taco seasoning until well combined. (10 minutes)

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03 Step

Recipe View 5 mins Spoon the browned and seasoned meat evenly into a 9x13 inch glass baking dish. Spread a layer of refried beans over the meat, followed by a layer of salsa. Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top. (5 minutes)

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04 Step

Recipe View 25 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden brown. (25 minutes)

For a spicier kick, use a hot salsa or add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the ground beef while browning.
To make this dish vegetarian, substitute the ground beef with a can of drained and rinsed black beans or crumbled plant-based ground meat.
Feel free to customize the cheese! Cheddar, Colby Jack, or a Mexican cheese blend would all work beautifully.
Garnish with your favorite taco toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, chopped tomatoes, green onions, or cilantro.
This bake is also great with a layer of crushed tortilla chips on the bottom for extra crunch!
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.4/ 5 ( 358 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Lulu Stehrflatley

    I substituted the ground beef with black beans, and it was still amazing! This recipe is very versatile and easy to adapt to your own preferences.

  • Esmeralda Morar

    I made this for a potluck, and it was gone in minutes! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I'll definitely be making this again.

  • Leanne Nitzsche

    This recipe was so easy to follow, and my family loved it! I added a layer of crushed tortilla chips on the bottom, and it was a hit!

  • Kira Konopelski

    I'm not a huge fan of cooking, but this recipe was so simple that even I couldn't mess it up! It's a great way to use up leftover taco seasoning.

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