Easy Layered Taco Bake

Get ready to elevate taco night with this crowd-pleasing Easy Layered Taco Bake! Featuring layers of tender, seasoned ground beef, creamy refried beans, melty Mexican blend cheese, and soft flour tortillas, this hearty casserole delivers all the bold flavors of your favorite tacos in a satisfyingly cheesy, oven-baked dish. Topped with zesty salsa and served with your choice of fresh garnishes like diced tomatoes, black olives, and green onions, it's a perfect meal for busy weeknights or potluck gatherings. With just 15 minutes of prep time and simple, pantry-friendly ingredients, this delicious taco bake is as quick and easy as it is irresistible.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 packet taco seasoning mix
• 0.67 cup water
• 4 flour tortillas (8-inch)
• 1 can (16 oz) refried beans
• 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
• 0.5 cup salsa
• 0.5 cup sour cream (for serving, optional)
• 0.5 cup diced tomatoes (for garnish, optional)
• 0.25 cup sliced black olives (for garnish, optional)
• 2 tbsp chopped green onions (for garnish, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked and no longer pink. Drain any excess grease.

Step 3

Add the taco seasoning mix and water to the skillet with the cooked beef. Stir to combine and let it simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat.

Step 4

Spread a thin layer of refried beans on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

Step 5

Place one flour tortilla on top of the beans. If needed, cut the tortilla to fit the dish.

Step 6

Spread 1/3 of the refried beans evenly over the tortilla, followed by 1/3 of the cooked taco meat mixture. Sprinkle 1/3 of the shredded cheese over the meat.

Step 7

Repeat the layering process two more times: tortilla, beans, meat, and cheese.

Step 8

Finish with a final layer of tortilla, then spread the salsa on top and sprinkle it with the remaining cheese.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 10

Remove the taco bake from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before slicing into squares.

Step 11

Serve with optional garnishes like sour cream, diced tomatoes, sliced black olives, and chopped green onions.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1878.6 grams (1878.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2831

Total Fat 151.30g	194%
Saturated Fat 74.70g	374%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.30g
Cholesterol 541mg	180%
Sodium 5221mg	227%
Total Carbohydrate 184.40g	67%
Dietary Fiber 25.70g	92%
Total Sugars 18.50g
Protein 180.70g	361%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2205mg	170%
Iron 26mg	146%
Potassium 2493mg	53%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.3%

Protein: 25.6%

Carbs: 26.1%