This easy taco bake has been the perfect weeknight dinner for my family. If you have Taco Tuesday, try this fun twist instead of traditional tacos. To make this taco bake simple, soft flour tortillas are layered with ground beef, seasoning, and plenty of cheese in a casserole dish before being baked in the oven.
You’ll be rewarded with an amazing, cheesy taco casserole that you’ll love. We top ours with salsa, sour cream, and our favorite taco toppings — it’s the best! 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.
Taco Bake Casserole Recipe:
Taco Tuesday is a favorite for us, so this Mexican casserole a great recipe to include in my menu line up.
For this recipe, soft tortillas are layered with seasoned ground beef and cheese before being baked. We always top with sour cream.
You can use salsa and your favorite toppings like guacamole, lettuce, tomatoes, or olives.
If you’re eating low-carb or doing keto, you could leave the tortillas out. I really like that this dish is so versatile! That’s a perk of homemade cooking — you can tailor it to your family’s tastes.
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Now, ready to make this simple taco bake recipe? Let’s begin!
Taco Bake Ingredients you will need:
- 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
I’ve seen recipes made with Fritos, with Doritos, with Bisquick or even crescent rolls.
You could use ground turkey or chicken if you prefer. You could also add in refried beans or make it with rice as well. There are so many wonderful options!
How to Make Taco Bake
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 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.
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.
Pop in the oven to bake at 350 degrees until bubbly, which takes about 20 minutes.
What to Serve with Taco Bake
Serve with sour cream and other taco toppings as desired. You could add salsa and guacamole!
Sometimes my mom serves this with cornbread, too. I’ve also had a friend who left out the tortillas and then served it with noodles instead.
Store any leftovers sealed in the fridge.
If your family is like mine, they will say this easy taco bake is the best. With all the cheesy goodness, it’s hard to resist!
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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.
One of my faves. Easy to make and super filling!