Easy Layered Taco Bake (+Video)

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

1 packet taco seasoning

water as called for on back of seasoning packet (usually 3/4 cup water)

1/2 cup salsa con queso

3 (8-inch) flour tortillas (soft taco size)

2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (divided use)

Directions

Brown and crumble 1 pound ground beef. Drain excess grease.

Add in 1 packet taco seasoning and water as called for on back of seasoning packet (usually 3/4 cup) following directions on back of seasoning packet.

Once the taco meat is ready, turn off heat and add in 1/2 cup salsa con queso. Give it a good stir until thoroughly combined.

Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Spray an 8-inch round baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.

Layer the bottom of the pan with one of the 3 (8-inch) flour tortillas.

Now add about 1/3 of the ground beef taco filling on the the first layer.

Then add 1/3 of the 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend.

Continue until you are done with all the layers: another tortilla, more taco mixture, more cheese.

Bake at 350F degrees for about 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and edges are slightly golden brown.

Allow to cool for a couple of minutes. Slice and serve. Top with desired toppings.

Nutrition

• Calories: 349 kcal
• Total Fat: 27 g
• Saturated Fat: 13 g
• Cholesterol: 95 mg
• Sodium: 625 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 2 g
• Total Sugars: 1 g
• Protein: 21 g