Beef Taco Bake Recipe

Craving a quick, easy, and incredibly flavorful dinner? This Beef Taco Bake is your answer! A simple one-pan wonder packed with seasoned ground beef, zesty salsa, creamy soup, and melty cheese, all baked to bubbly perfection. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 580.8 kcal
Protein 70g
Rating 4.5 (12 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Beef Taco Bake

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
  • Salsa
  • ½ cup milk
  • 6-8 flour tortillas
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies (like Rotel)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste

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How to Make Beef Taco Bake

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Brown 1 lb ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon.
  3. Drain off any excess grease.
  4. Stir in 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup, 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies (like Rotel), ½ cup milk, 1 teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon cumin, and salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Cut 6-8 corn or flour tortillas into 1-inch strips and add to the beef mixture.
  6. Pour the mixture into a greased 2-quart shallow baking dish.
  7. Sprinkle with 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese.
  8. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  9. Remove the foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the tortillas are tender.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

56 g

Sugar

36g

Fat

71g

Carbs

13g

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