Description
Layered Taco Bake is a delightful weeknight dish that brings together layers of crispy tortilla chips, seasoned ground beef, zesty salsa, and melted cheese. This vibrant casserole is perfect for family gatherings or casual get-togethers, offering a delicious combination of flavors that will leave everyone coming back for more. Easy to prepare and customize, this layered taco bake will quickly become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 cups tortilla chips
- 2 cups shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese blend
- 1 cup medium salsa
- 1 cup sour cream
- For garnish: ¼ cup chopped green onions
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink; drain excess fat.
- Stir in salsa and simmer for a few minutes.
- In a large baking dish, layer half of the tortilla chips, half of the beef mixture, and half of the cheese. Repeat layers ending with cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Add sour cream, green onions, and cilantro as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg