Layered Taco Bake
Layered Taco Bake is a mouthwatering dish that combines seasoned ground beef, crunchy tortilla chips, and gooey cheese, all baked to perfection. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for family dinners or gatherings, offering layers of flavor and texture that will have everyone coming back for seconds. With simple ingredients and customizable options, it’s a versatile meal that satisfies cravings any day of the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning (about 1 oz)
- 4 cups tortilla chips
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup taco sauce
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- 2. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Drain excess fat and stir in the taco seasoning until fragrant.
- 3. Layer half of the tortilla chips at the bottom of the baking dish. Add half of the seasoned beef mixture, followed by half of the cheese and black beans. Repeat with remaining ingredients to create layers.
- 4. Drizzle taco sauce over the top layer and add any remaining cheese. Cover loosely with aluminum foil.
- 5. Bake for about 25 minutes, removing foil during the last 10 minutes to allow cheese to bubble up.
- 6. Allow to cool slightly before serving hot, topped with sour cream and chopped green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor variations, consider using ground turkey or adding vegetables like bell peppers or corn. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days or frozen for up to three months.