LAYERED TACO BAKE – An easy taco inspired dinner.
Can every day be a taco day? Certainly! Check out this fun and easy taco alternative for a meal filled with layers of meat, cheese, and HAPPINESS.
Tacos are a great comfort food for families; they are quick, tasty and easy to prepare. This is one of the most special and popular dishes in Mexico and probably around the world. This layered taco bake, also known as layered taco pie or taco lasagna is a fun and easy taco inspired recipe.
While tacos are a family favorite, they can be a bit time-consuming to make and a little messy to eat (especially for kids). This layered taco bake recipe combines everything you love about tacos in a single casserole. This simple recipe consists of seasoned beef, some shredded Mexican cheese, and flour tortillas. This scrumptious family-friendly dish is done under 30 minutes. Serve it with your favorite beverage and dig in right away.
What ingredients do I need?
1-pound ground beef
1 package taco seasoning
3-4 cups of water (as called for on seasoning package
½ cup salsa con queso
3 soft taco size flour tortillas
2 cups Mexican cheese (shredded)
How to make layered taco bake:
Cook and crumble 1-pound ground beef in a medium sauce pan set over medium heat until meat is browned. Drain any excess grease if needed. Add in 1 package taco seasoning and 3 or 4 cups of water as called for on back of seasoning package. Follow the instructions on the back of the seasoning packet.
Once the ground beef is cooked, turn off heat and add in ½ cup salsa con queso. Stir until thoroughly combined.
Preheat your over to 350F degrees. Use some nonstick cooking spray in an 8-inch round baking pan.
Layer the bottom of the skillet with one of the 3 soft taco size flour tortillas; then add about 1/3 of the ground beef filling on the first taco layer.
Add in about 1/3 of the shredded Mexican cheese blend.
Repeat until you are done with all the layers: a tortilla layer, some ground beef filling, then some cheese.
Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes at 350F degrees until cheese is melted perfectly and edges are slightly golden brown.
Allow your dish to cool for several minutes. Add toppings of your liking then slice and serve.
Perfectly cooked layers of tortillas packed with phenomenal bold flavors, taking you on a simple yet unique culinary experience. This recipe is a hearty and flavorful meal idea for a cozy family lunch, a friends’ get-together or a casual weeknight dinner.
Layered Taco Bake Recipe – An explosion of Mexican flavors!
Heavenly layers of tortillas, seasoned ground beef, and cheese. This easy and delicious recipe is the perfect family dinner. Garnish or serve with sour cream, shredded lettuce or chips.
Helpful Tips and Variations:
Ground beef substitute: you can swap your ground beef for ground turkey or chicken.
Taco seasoning: you can make your own taco seasoning at home. You get to adjust the seasoning blend to your liking. You can add or leave out ingredients to suite your taste. This also allows you to control amounts.
For a little more heat: taco seasoning packet adds sufficient heat and flavor to your ground beef, but if you like things extra spicy, then add more chili powder or some diced jalapenos.
For less heat: Salsa con queso adds just the right amount of kick to spice up your dish, but if you are sensitive to spices, you can definitely use a regular cheese dip. (you can also skip the taco seasoning packet and adjust spices to suit your taste)
Flour tortilla substitute: I personally use flour tortillas; they work best for this recipe, but you can certainly switch it out with some corn tortillas.
Storage: Store your taco lasagna leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days. Reheat in the microwave or in the oven when needed.
What can I serve with this layered taco bake recipe?
This layered taco bake recipe can be served both as a main dish and as a side dish. For an extra punch of color and flavor, put some shredded lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, salsa, or guacamole on top of your layered taco bake. What’s more? You can also serve this recipe with some Mexican corn, or corn salad.
To perfectly accompany this flavorful Mexican dish at a special gathering; start by setting out the drinks and ice if needed, then put some bowls filled with chips and salsa. Afterwards, serve some corn salad, or Spanish style rice. Finally, set out dishes loaded with cheese, beans, and sliced avocado.
LAYERED TACO BAKE
Ingredients
- 1- pound ground beef
- 1 package taco seasoning
- 3-4 cups of water (as called for on seasoning package
- ½ cup salsa con queso
- 3 soft taco size flour tortillas
- 2 cups Mexican cheese shredded
Instructions
- Cook and crumble 1-pound ground beef in a medium sauce pan set over medium heat until meat is browned. Drain any excess grease if needed.
- Add in 1 package taco seasoning and 3 or 4 cups of water as called for on back of seasoning package. Follow the instructions on the back of the seasoning packet.
- Once the ground beef is cooked, turn off heat and add in ½ cup salsa con queso. Stir until thoroughly combined.
- Preheat your over to 350F degrees. Use some nonstick cooking spray in an 8-inch round baking pan.
- Layer the bottom of the skillet with one of the 3 soft taco size flour tortillas.
- Then add about 1/3 of the ground beef filling on the first taco layer.
- Add in about 1/3 of the shredded Mexican cheese blend.
- Repeat until you are done with all the layers: a tortilla layer, some ground beef filling, then some cheese.
- Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes at 350F degrees until cheese is melted perfectly and edges are slightly golden brown.
- Allow your dish to cool for several minutes. Add toppings of your liking then slice and serve.
