Description
Layered Taco Bake is the ultimate comfort food that combines savory seasoned beef, gooey cheese, and zesty salsa into a deliciously satisfying dish. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this recipe is easy to prepare and customizable to suit your taste. With its colorful layers and bold flavors, it’s sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 6 oz tortilla chips
- 1 cup chunky salsa
- 2 cups shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large baking dish with non-stick spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain excess fat and stir in taco seasoning according to package instructions.
- In the greased baking dish, layer half of the tortilla chips, followed by half of the beef mixture, half of the salsa, and half of the cheese. Repeat these layers.
- Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool slightly before garnishing with sour cream, green onions, and cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg