Easy Taco Bake

An overhead shot of taco ground beef casserole in a white dish

This taco bake is a healthy weeknight dinner, and so easy to make! It's a cheesy beef taco casserole with tortillas, and it can be made ahead for busy nights.

Prep Time15

Cook Time45

Total Time1

Servings: people

Calories: 382kcal

Ingredients

½ tablespoon olive oil
½ cup chopped onions
2 pounds ground beef 90/10
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons taco seasoning one packet
⅔ cup water
2 cups diced bell peppers orange, red or yellow
1 cup frozen corn defrosted
5 10 inch flour tortillas cut in half, divided
2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese divided

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Spray an oven-safe 9x13 casserole dish with olive oil. Set aside.
In a 12-inch sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent.
Add ground beef, garlic powder, paprika, and pepper. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes while mixing and crumbling the beef into small pieces as it browns.
Once the meat is cooked, add the water and the taco seasoning. Mix well and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and let it cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the diced peppers and corn to the cooked ground beef. Mix well and remove from heat.
Place cut tortillas (5 halves) in the bottom of the 9x13 dish, spread evenly in 1 layer. (See photo)
Add half of the ground beef/veggie mixture on top of the tortillas. Sprinkle with 1 cup of shredded cheese.
Layer the other 5 tortilla pieces on top. Add the remaining ground beef/veggie mixture, and sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
Cover with foil or a lid and cook for 30 minutes at 350 ℉ until the casserole is warmed through and the cheese is melted.
Uncover and cook for an additional 5 minutes, until the cheese is light golden brown.
Serve and Enjoy!

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Notes

Tips for this Recipe:

Double the ground beef for more protein! You can also substitute ground turkey.

Prep the ground beef mixture ahead of time to save time when making dinner.

Go crazy with the toppings! The more toppings, the better! Add all your favorite taco toppings to this for a delicious meal!

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