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Taco Bake

This Taco Bake is a cozy, cheesy dish that's quick to prepare, budget-friendly, and sure to please the whole family. A perfect weeknight meal that combines ground beef, tortillas, salsa, and cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat and Seasoning
  • 1 pound lean ground beef Use lean beef to reduce grease.
  • 1 package (11 oz) taco seasoning mix Flavor shortcut.
Vegetables and Sauces
  • 1 can (14 oz) peeled and diced tomatoes with juice Adds moisture and flavor.
  • 1 cup salsa Use your favorite brand.
Tortillas and Cheese
  • 6 soft corn tortillas Softer and less soggy.
  • 1.5 cups shredded Colby cheese Colby melts beautifully.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F so it’s ready when the dish goes in.
  2. Heat a deep cast-iron skillet over medium-high and add the ground beef. Break it into small pieces and cook until no pink remains.
  3. Drain excess grease, then add taco seasoning and diced tomatoes. Stir and let simmer until slightly thickened.
  4. Line a 9x13 inch baking dish with half of the tortillas, slightly overlapping.
  5. Spoon the beef mixture over the tortillas and spread it evenly.
Assembly and Baking
  1. Lay the remaining tortillas on top, press lightly, then spread the salsa across the top layer.
  2. Sprinkle the shredded Colby evenly over the top.
  3. Bake for 20-30 minutes until the cheese melts and bubbles, and the edges turn lightly golden.
  4. Let it rest for a few minutes, then slice and serve warm.

Notes

Brown meat ahead of time and refrigerate to save prep time. Avoid soggy tortillas by overlapping instead of stacking.