Best 6 Ground Beef Taco Bake Recipes

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Ground beef taco bake is a hearty and delicious dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. It is made with ground beef, taco seasoning, cheese, and a variety of other ingredients. Ground beef taco bake can be served with a variety of side dishes, such as rice, beans, or tortillas. In this article, we will provide you with a few of our favorite ground beef taco bake recipes. Whether you are looking for a classic recipe or something new and innovative, we have the perfect recipe for you. So gather your ingredients and get ready to cook up a delicious ground beef taco bake!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

GROUND BEEF TACO BAKE



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This dish takes the best of tacos and is incorporated into a baked casserole. Top with sour cream if desired.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Rice

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

cooking spray
¾ pound ground beef
⅓ cup diced onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL®)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup long-grain white rice
1 cup water
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning
aluminum foil
½ (8 ounce) package grated sharp Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 7x11-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Heat ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir, breaking up into crumbles, until browned, about 5 minutes. Add onion and garlic and cook for 5 more minutes. Mix in diced tomatoes and green chiles, tomato sauce, rice, water, and taco seasoning; stir to combine. Transfer mixture to the prepared casserole dish and cover with foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil and sprinkle Cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Continue baking until cheese is golden and lightly browned, about 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.5 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Cholesterol 41.3 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 724.3 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

BEEF TACO BAKE



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Perfect for buffets, parties or weeknight dinners, this 40-minute casserole features seasoned ground beef, tortilla pieces, picante sauce and lots of Cheddar cheese.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound ground beef
1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell's® Condensed Tomato Soup
1 cup Pace® Chunky Salsa OR Pace® Picante Sauce
1/2 cup milk
6 flour tortillas (8-inch) OR 8 corn tortillas (6-inch), cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces)

Steps:

  • Cook the beef in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until well browned, stirring often. Pour off any fat.
  • Stir the soup, salsa, milk, tortillas and half the cheese in the skillet. Spoon the beef mixture into a 2-quart shallow baking dish. Cover the baking dish.
  • Bake at 400 degrees F for 30 minutes or until the beef mixture is hot and bubbling. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
  • Cost per recipe: $8.14

TACO BAKE CASSEROLE



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This quick and easy taco bake will satisfy even the most picky eaters. You can modify it to add things you love. It's yummy and so easy to make! Top with tomatoes, lettuce, salsa or whatever you like on your Mexican food.

Provided by Cherie Burgett

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 52m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

cooking spray (such as Pam®)
1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
½ cup water
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (10 ounce) can refried beans
½ cup salsa
1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
15 taco shells, broken up, or more to taste
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Cook ground beef and onions in a skillet over medium heat until beef is browned, 7 to 10 minutes; drain grease. Stir in water and taco seasoning; cook, stirring often, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Add refried beans, salsa, olives, and green chiles. Cook and stir over low heat until ingredients are warmed through, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Place half of the taco shells in the bottom of the baking dish. Pour in half of the ground beef mixture; sprinkle with half of the Cheddar cheese. Repeat with remaining taco shells, ground beef mixture, and Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360 calories, Carbohydrate 20.6 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 790.6 mg, Sugar 2 g

CONTEST-WINNING TACO CASSEROLE



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My preschooler doesn't eat ground beef unless it's taco flavored, so I came up with this casserole we all like. To make assembly easy, I prepare the taco meat and freeze several bags at a time. I also cook the noodles over the weekend for a timely supper later in the week. -Kathy Wilson, Romeoville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
1 pound ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 jar (16 ounces) salsa
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 envelope taco seasoning
2 cups nacho tortilla chips, crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add cheese, salsa, tomatoes and taco seasoning. Drain pasta; stir into beef mixture., Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Cover and bake 20 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with tortilla chips. Bake until heated through, about 10 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts :

OVEN BAKED TACOS



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Make and share this Oven Baked Tacos recipe from Food.com.

Provided by 55tbird

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 12 tacos, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs ground beef, lean
3 tablespoons taco seasoning
6 ounces tomato sauce
20 1/2 ounces refried beans
shredded cheddar cheese
12 small flour tortillas
diced tomato
diced onion
sour cream
salsa
shredded lettuce

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef and drain.
  • Add taco seasoning, refried beans and tomato sauce.
  • Heat until blended.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Spray a glass 9x13 pan with oil.
  • Spoon taco filling into taco shells and stack them side by side in pan.
  • When shells are filled, top each with shredded cheese.
  • Bake for approximately 15 minutes, watching so they do not brown too much.
  • Top with remaining ingredients, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.9, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 51.4, Sodium 586.5, Carbohydrate 23.9, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 1.5, Protein 19.4

GROUND BEEF TACO CASSEROLE



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A yummy, quick, ground beef casserole with a taco taste. Easy on the budget, easy to change to your taste. This may not win any gourmet awards, but my boys eat it - enough said.

Provided by Chef NumNum

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb ground beef
1 -2 cup cooked rice (more or less, to taste, ie more rice makes it less spicy)
1 1/4 ounces taco seasoning
10 1/2 ounces cheddar cheese soup
14 ounces diced tomatoes
8 3/4 ounces kernel corn
8 -10 ounces tortilla chips
1 -2 cup taco-seasoned cheddar cheese (to taste)

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef, adding Taco seasoning when nearly browned with juice from tomato can, I leave in the fat from the burger, drain of you like before adding the seasoning.
  • Add tomatoes, cheese soup, and corn.
  • Meanwhile, crush the bag of tortilla chips, using more or less of the bag to line the bottom of your casserole dish.
  • Pour the heated beef mix on top and bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes, adding shredded cheese to top for 5 minutes or so.
  • Serve with whatever you like to accompany mexican dishes - sour cream, fresh tomatoes, lettuce, salsa, etc.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 749, Fat 37, SaturatedFat 12, Cholesterol 94.2, Sodium 1240, Carbohydrate 75.2, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 6.7, Protein 32.3

Tips:

  • Use 80/20 ground beef for the best flavor and texture.
  • Don't overcook the beef. Cook it until it is just browned.
  • Use a variety of taco seasonings to create different flavors. You can use a store-bought taco seasoning packet or make your own.
  • Use a variety of toppings. Some popular toppings include shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, diced tomatoes, chopped onion, and sliced avocado.
  • Serve the taco bake with your favorite sides. Some popular sides include rice, beans, and salad.

Conclusion:

Ground beef taco bake is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. It is also a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious and satisfying taco bake that the whole family will love.

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