Taco Bake
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
435 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Taco Bake
Description
This Taco Bake begins by cooking lean ground beef with diced onion and minced garlic, building foundational savory flavors. The addition of taco seasoning blends spices for the classic taco profile. Mixing in canned diced tomatoes with their juice and refried beans creates a thick, flavorful sauce that contrasts the crunchy crushed tortilla chips placed in the baking dish.
The crushed chips form a crispy base that soaks in some moisture but retains texture, making each bite contrast between crunch and creamy meat filling. Cheddar cheese melts on top during the brief baking period, adding richness and a gooey topping layer.
The recipe suggests serving with fresh toppings such as shredded lettuce, diced tomato, sour cream, and olives, allowing for customizable bites. This layered casserole works well as a comforting weeknight dinner with familiar Tex-Mex ingredients.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef I use 90% lean
- 1/2 cup onion finely diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes do not drain
- 16 ounce can refried beans
- 1 1/2 cups tortilla chips coarsely crushed
- 1 1/4 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- lettuce toppings such as shredded, diced, sliced
- tomato
- sour cream
- olive
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 2 quart baking dish with cooking spray.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 5-6 minutes, breaking up the meat into smaller pieces with a spatula.
- Add the onion and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes or until onion is translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir in the taco seasoning, diced tomatoes and refried beans. Stir to combine. Simmer for 3-4 minutes or until mixture has just thickened.
- Spread the crushed tortilla chips in an even layer in the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Pour the beef mixture over the chips and top with the cheese.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Add toppings if desired, then serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 435 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 435kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 709mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 465mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 925IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 270mg | 27% |
| Iron | 4.1mg | 23% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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