Beef Taco Bake
Beef Taco Bake: A Comforting Weeknight Favorite
When you need a hearty, satisfying meal that’s easy to throw together, beef taco bake is the answer. This casserole combines all the best parts of taco night—savory ground beef, gooey cheese, and bold spices—into a warm, comforting dish the whole family will love.
Taco bake is perfect for busy weeknights because it’s quick to assemble and bakes in one dish, making cleanup a breeze. Plus, it’s a great way to stretch simple ingredients into a meal that feeds a crowd without breaking the budget. Serve it with a side of rice, a fresh salad, or some tortilla chips for dipping, and you’ve got a complete dinner.
One of the best things about taco bake is how customizable it is. You can add black beans, corn, or diced green chilies for extra flavor. Want to make it spicier? Mix in some hot sauce or use pepper jack cheese. It’s also an excellent way to use up leftovers—think cooked veggies, shredded chicken, or even crumbled tortilla chips.
Taco bake is comfort food at its best, offering all the deliciousness of tacos in a warm, cheesy casserole that’s sure to become a family favorite.
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Beef Taco Bake
Course: MainCuisine: MexicanDifficulty: EasyBeef Taco Bake is a hearty, crowd-pleasing dish that layers seasoned ground beef, gooey cheese, and crispy tortilla chips, all baked to perfection. This quick and easy casserole is perfect for busy weeknights and brings all the bold flavors of tacos in a simple, comforting bake.
Ingredients
1 lb hamburger
1 can rotel tomatoes
1 can refried beans
2 cups cheese, shredded
Crushed tortilla chips, about 20 chips
2 Tablespoons taco seasoning or 1 packet
Directions
- In a skilled brown hamburger meat; add 1/2 can rotel tomatoes and taco seasoning. Set aside.
- In a 9x9 casserole dish dump refried beans and the remaining rotel tomatoes. Stir to combine. Smear bean mixture across the bottom of the dish to create your first layer.
- Create the next layer by dumping all of the meat mixture over the bean layer.
- Create a cheese layer with 1 3/4 cup cheese (reserving remaining 1/4 cup)
- Layer crushed tortilla chips over cheese.
- Finally, sprinkle remaining cheese over the top of the chips.
- Bake at 400F for 25 minutes.
