Description
Layered Taco Bake is a delightful, crowd-pleasing dish that transforms your dinner into a fiesta! With layers of seasoned ground beef, gooey cheese, and crunchy tortilla chips, this casserole is perfect for game nights or cozy family dinners. The combination of flavors and textures will have everyone coming back for seconds. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this recipe can be tailored to fit various dietary preferences while making lasting memories around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning (about 1 oz)
- 6 cups sturdy tortilla chips
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink; drain excess fat.
- Add taco seasoning and water per package instructions; stir in black beans if desired, letting simmer until thickened.
- Begin layering: spread half of the beef mixture in the baking dish, add half of the tortilla chips, then half of the cheese.
- Repeat with remaining beef mixture, tortilla chips, and finish with a generous layer of cheese on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 230g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option. Customize toppings with fresh salsa or guacamole for added flavor. For a vegetarian version, replace meat with extra beans or lentils.