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Easy Taco Bake

This recipe is designed for 4 people – in our family we make multiple pans.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 pound ground beef OR 1 can Lehman’s ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • Water as called for on back of seasoning packet.
  • 1/2 cup Salsa – your favorite heat level or multiple levels
  • 1/22 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • Large flour tortillas (8-inch size)
  • Cooking spray
  • Sour Cream (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
  2. In a medium to large skillet, brown and crumble ground beef. Carefully drain off any excess fat. (If cooking with children, I would recommend this being done by a grown up)
  3. Remove skillet from heat  to a heatproof surface. Caution: skillet will still be HOT.
  4. Pour the salsa into a medium size bowl. Measure out the water and add it into the salsa– add the taco seasoning and whisk together well
  5. Add the salsa mixture into the skillet. (This may also be a grown-up job due to heat and splatters.) Carefully blend together well.
  6. Spray an 8-inch round baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  7. Place an overlapping layer of flour tortillas in the prepared pan. Spread about 1/3 of salsa mixture by spoonfuls onto the tortilla. Next, place the next tortilla into the pan. Continue making layers.
  8. Sprinkle the cheese over top.
  9. Bake in pre-heated oven for about 15-20 minutes – until cheese is melted and edges are slightly golden brown.
  10. Allow to cool for a couple of minutes before serving.

Notes

We serve a variety of garnishes, such as shredded lettuce, sour cream, chopped tomato, salsa, as well as more cheese. Let your eager kitchen helpers help tear up the heads of lettuce and you have a quick and tasty meal ready to enjoy.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

Keywords: tacos, taco bake