Description
A delicious layered taco bake that’s easy to prepare and perfect for a crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef, turkey, chicken, or sausage
- 15 oz canned diced tomatoes and chilies (Drained and pat dry)
- 15 oz canned black beans (Drained and pat dry; can also use refried beans)
- 1 cup whole kernel corn (Frozen (thawed and drained) or 12 oz canned (drained))
- 6 tortillas (6 inch; loosely torn into pieces)
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese (can also use another cup of cheddar)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (Optional for spicy; start with 1/2 teaspoon and adjust to suit your taste)
- 1–2 cups crushed tortilla chips or Doritos
- Shredded lettuce
- Black olives
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until the meat is browned. Drain any excess fat. Pat the beef dry with paper towels to blot any excess fat.
- Add the taco seasoning to the skillet and stir to combine with the meat mixture.
- Stir in the black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes. Cook for a few minutes until everything is heated through.
- In a 9×13 baking dish, layer the bottom of the dish with half of the tortilla pieces.
- Spoon half of the meat mixture over the tortillas. You can also add half of the grated cheese here if desired.
- Add another layer of tortillas and then the remaining ground beef. Top with salsa and then grated cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Cool before serving and sprinkle optional toppings throughout.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, adjust the cayenne pepper to taste.
- This dish can be prepared in advance and baked just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the dish
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg