Taco Bake Layers (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Meat Base
01 -
1 packet taco seasoning
02 -
½ cup water
03 -
1 lb ground beef
→ Layer Additions
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1 cup sour cream
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1 can (16 oz) refried beans
06 -
6-8 flour tortillas (8-inch size)
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2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
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1 cup salsa
→ Toppings
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¼ cup chopped green onions
10 -
¼ cup sliced black olives
# Instructions:
01 -
Heat oven to 350°F and coat a 9x13 inch pan with cooking spray.
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Throw ground beef in a skillet, cook till browned, and drain fat. Mix in seasoning and water, then let it simmer for a few minutes till thicker.
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Spread refried beans evenly in the pan. Layer tortillas on top, cutting to fit snugly.
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Add half of the beef, some salsa, sour cream, and half of the shredded cheese on top of the tortillas.
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Place another layer of tortillas, then pile on the rest of the beef, salsa, and finish with the remaining cheese.
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Cover tightly with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Pull off foil and bake 5 more minutes till cheese melts and looks gooey.
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Scatter black olives and green onions on top before serving it up warm.
# Notes:
01 -
Trim tortillas to make them fit better.
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Feels kind of like a lasagna but with a Mexican spin.
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Toppings are super flexible and easy to swap out.