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LAYERED TACO BAKE

While tacos are a family favorite, they can be a bit time-consuming to make and a little messy to eat (especially for kids).
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4

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.
Keyword cheese, Ground beef, taco