Description
This Easy Taco Bake recipe is a family-friendly dish that combines all the flavors of tacos in a convenient casserole form. With layers of seasoned ground beef, creamy sour cream, and gooey melted cheese, all baked to perfection, this dish is sure to become a regular on your dinner rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
For the beef mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tablespoons homemade)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
For the casserole:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 (8-count) can refrigerated crescent roll dough or 2 cups crushed tortilla chips
For topping (optional):
- Chopped lettuce
- Diced tomatoes
- Sliced olives
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cook the beef mixture: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and onion until browned. Drain excess fat. Stir in taco seasoning, water, and tomato sauce. Simmer until thickened.
- Assemble the casserole: Press crescent dough or spread crushed tortilla chips in a baking dish. Spoon beef mixture over the crust or chips. Spread sour cream, then sprinkle with cheeses.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Let rest before slicing.
- Top and serve: Add lettuce, tomatoes, olives, or other toppings before serving.
Notes
- You can prepare this dish ahead and refrigerate before baking.
- Enhance with black beans or corn for added texture and flavor.
- Leftovers reheat well and make a delicious lunch the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
