If you love Taco Tuesday, try this easy taco bake. It’s a fun twist on traditional tacos. Soft flour tortillas are layered in a casserole dish with ground beef, seasoning and plenty of cheese. You’ll be rewarded with a bubbling, cheesy Tex-Mex casserole.
For alternatives, try this taco ring and these chicken and shrimp tacos. My boys also love this taco salad or these rolled tacos in their lunchbox.
MORE TEX-MEX RECIPES:
Chicken Enchiladas | Layered Mexican Salad
Taco Bake Ingredients you will need:
You will need:
- 1.5 pounds ground beef
- 1 chopped onion
- 1 package taco seasoning mix
- 10 oz can Rotel
- Can sliced black olives
- Can of corn, drained
- 4 taco-size flour tortillas
- 2 cups cheddar cheese
Ingredient Substitutions:
- If you’re eating low-carb or doing keto, you can leave the tortillas out
- Instead of ground beef, you can use ground turkey or chicken
- Add in refried beans or make it with rice, if you prefer
How to Make Taco Bake
STEP ONE: Place the ground beef in a skillet along with the onions and cook until beef is browned and onions are tender. Stir in the package of taco seasoning along with the amount of water indicated on the package directions. Cook for 8-10 minutes.
STEP TWO: Next add the Rotel, olives, and corn.
STEP THREE: Spray the bottom of a 9×13 casserole dish with nonstick spray. Place tortillas on the bottom of the dish. Spread half of the meat mixture evenly over the tortillas. Next, sprinkle one cup of cheese over the meat layer.
STEP FOUR: Then add another layer of tortillas, the rest of the meat on top of the tortillas and the last cup of cheese on top of the meat.
STEP FIVE: Pop in the oven to bake at 350 degrees until bubbly, which takes about 20 minutes.
What to Serve with this recipe
We top ours with salsa, sour cream, and our favorite taco toppings — it’s the best! Sometimes my mom serves this with cornbread, too.
More Recipes you’ll love
TEX MEX: Mexican Spaghetti | Campfire Nachos
CASSEROLES: Hamburger Casserole | Baked Spaghetti
BAKED: Mac and Cheese | Corn Casserole
APPS: Ranch Crack Dip | White Queso
Taco Bake
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds ground beef
- 1 chopped onion
- 1 package taco seasoning mix
- 10 oz can Rotel not drained
- 2.25 oz can sliced black olives
- 15 oz can of corn drained
- 4 taco size flour tortillas
- 2 cups cheddar cheese divided
Instructions
- Place the ground beef in a skillet along with the onions and cook until beef is browned and onions are tender. Stir in the package of taco seasoning along with the amount of water indicated on the package directions. Cook for 8-10 minutes. Next add the Rotel, olives, and corn.
- Spray the bottom of a 9x13 dish with nonstick spray. Place tortillas on the bottom of the dish. Spread half of the meat mixture evenly over the tortillas. Next, sprinkle one cup of cheese over the meat layer. Then add another layer of tortillas, the rest of the meat on top of the tortillas and the last cup of cheese on top of the meat.
- Bake at 350 degrees until bubbly, about 20 minutes.
- Serve with sour cream and other taco toppings as desired
This is a delicious recipe. A great meal that will most likely become a family favorite.
Can this be made with corn tortillas instead of flour?
Yes, you could!
One of my faves. Easy to make and super filling!
LOVE this! I threw in a half block of cream cheese and used mexicorn instead of regular corn.
Can this be frozen and cooked later?
I have never tried doing it that way!
Really yummy. Quick and easy to make. I suggest double layering the tortillas. But everything else is perfect.
I would like that dish to try it we like taco salad this recipe look yummy cindyMaki
Made for me and family – we were all amazed how delicious this was. Everyone went for seconds and plenty for leftovers. Topped with sour cream green onion avocado and tortilla chips for little crispness. SO excited about this recipe! Crazy easy quick affordable and yummy. Will be an easy go to from now on!
Whoops forgot, also topped shredded lettuce and tomato to add more freshness! Highly recommend!