Taco Bake (sometimes known as Mexican Pizza) is a simple and quick weeknight meal with layers of tortillas, ground beef and salsa con queso!
EASY LAYERED TACO BAKE
One food item I always seem to have in my pantry or in my fridge are flour tortillas. They are good for so many things. Tortillas can be made into so many different types of snacks for kids (and grownups). You can cut them up and fry them or bake them. You can make cinnamon chips, quesadillas, tortilla pizzas….The possibilities are endless…and easy on the wallet too.
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TIPS FOR MAKING THIS LAYERED TACO BAKE:
- Flour tortillas work best in this but if you absolutely must have corn tortillas, then you can certainly switch it out.
- Ground turkey and chicken can be substituted for the ground beef.
- Try making your own TACO SEASONING for this recipe!
- A springform pan makes this easy to remove but an 8-inch round baking pan will work as well.
- This meal is delicious served with MY MOM’S SPANISH RICE.
- If you are very sensitive to spices, you can certainly use a regular cheese dip instead of the salsa con queso.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
ground beef
taco seasoning
* water as called for on back of seasoning packet
flour tortillas (8-inch size)
mild salsa con queso
shredded Mexican cheese blend
HOW TO MAKE THIS EASY LAYERED TACO BAKE (STEP-BY-STEP):
Brown and crumble ground beef. Drain excess grease. 
Stir in taco seasoning and water (following directions on back of seasoning packet.) Once the taco meat is ready, turn off heat and add in 1/2 cup salsa con queso. Give it a good stir, until thoroughly combined.
Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Spray an 8-inch round baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Layer the bottom of the pan with a flour tortilla.
I like to use a springform pan just to make it a bit easier to get out after it is finished baking. But this taco bake is pretty easy to slice up and serve even without the springform pan. Now add about 1/3 of the ground beef taco filling on the the first layer.
Then add 1/3 of the shredded cheese.
Continue until you are done with all the layers: another tortilla, more taco mixture, more cheese.
Bake at 350F degrees for about 15-20 minutes. Until cheese is melted and edges are slightly golden brown.
Allow to cool for a couple of minutes. Then slice and serve. I like mine with some sour cream and diced tomatoes on top.
Enjoy!
EASY LAYERED TACO BAKE
Taco Bake (sometimes known as Mexican Pizza) is a simple and quick weeknight meal with layers of tortillas, ground beef and salsa con queso!
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Calories: 349kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- water as called for on back of seasoning packet
- 3 (8- inch) flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup salsa con queso
- 1 1/2-2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
Instructions
- Brown and crumble ground beef.
- Drain excess grease.
- Add in taco seasoning and water (following directions on back of seasoning packet).
- Once the taco meat is ready, turn off heat and add in 1/2 cup salsa con queso.
- Give it a good stir until thoroughly combined.
- Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
- Spray an 8-inch round baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Layer the bottom of the pan with a flour tortilla.
- Now add about 1/3 of the ground beef taco filling on the the first layer.
- Then add 1/3 of the shredded cheese.
- Continue until you are done with all the layers: another tortilla, more taco mixture, more cheese.
- Bake at 350F degrees for about 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and edges are slightly golden brown.
- Allow to cool for a couple of minutes. Slice and serve.
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Notes
Serve with sour cream and diced tomatoes on top if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 625mg | Potassium: 275mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 375IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 269mg | Iron: 1.7mg
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That looks good! I might have to add that on to the menu for next week, along with that meatball sub casserole recipe. Yummo.
Now that baseball season has started for my son and most games are played in or around the dinner hour, this recipe will be perfect for me! I can make this in the morning before I leave for work and throw it in the oven when I get home. You may have just saved a family and a marriage! LOL!
I must try this, it looks good and a easy way to get my girls to like mexican food! Thanks for sharing!! 🙂
This looks great. I will definitely try this one.
Mmm, looks delicious! 🙂 I love almost anything baked, why not tacos?
Yum. That looks like delicious, cheesy goodness!
I will be trying this too! It looks fun and delicious!
I can imagine how this tastes just by looking at the images. Yum, excellent job! 🙂
That looks fantastic. I make a very similar dish and it is always popular at my house.
It's like a tortilla lasagna!
Yummy- looks good!!! barb
Can't wait to try this! I love recipes like these!
Thank you so much for all the lovely comments!! Jen – I really appreciate you coming back to let me know how this recipe turned out for you!! It really makes my day to hear that!
I'll be right over! This is definitely my 'cuppa tea'…or tortilla! ;-} I LOVE Mexican – love the ease of making it and the perfect flavors.
I saw this yesterday on FB and knew I had everything except the queso already at home. A quick stop at my local market and I was set. Whipped together really quickly and an easy, flavorful meal was on the table in no time. Thank you so much for this, it was a total hit and will become a staple in my house!
Thank you for letting us know how it turned out. There are so many comments like “looks good” or “I have to try this”. I wish those that have t made it yet would wait until they try it to comment so we don’t have to wade through all the unhelpful comments. Or maybe there could be an area I could go to to see just those that have actually made the recipe. Just saying.
What a fabulous recipe, this looks absolutely delicious!! 🙂
What a fantastic easy recipe!!! I can't wait to try it…my family will love it.
ANOTHER AWESOME RECIPE AND YES I AM SHOUTING! So easy to make and this will probably replace tacos in my house. Yum yum!
Mmmm, this looks SO GOOD! Thank you for sharing!
Any and all Tex-mex food, YUM! My kids taught me to be creavtive with tortilla's.
Made this last night, it was a hit with the family. Great flavor and real easy to make. It's a keeper.
I made this too, following the recipe exactly, and my husband and I just loved it! This is definitely a keeper for my family and friends 🙂
Great recipe, Brandie! You can really tap into some creativity with the kids, too. If you've got small,omelet size pans, they could create their own. Thanks for the inspiration.
Thanks for sharing this at Church Supper, Brandie! I know "my" Alex would love it! Have a blessed week & come back soon ~EMM
This reminds me of the Mexican Pizza at Taco Bell which I love to eat..yummy…thank you. Janice
Thank you so much everyone for all the lovely comments!!
Freddy – I don't see why not! 🙂
Any suggestions for substituting something to replace the ground beef for vegetarians?
I’m not a vegetarian, but I’d suggest black beans (pre-cooked) or refried beans. I add beans in with my beef or pork anyways. Or you could add tomatoes, jalapenos, zucchini, and/or whatever veggie strikes your fancy. ☺
How about refried beans or black beans? I've see veggie burgers do maybe something like that? Just a couple of thoughts I'm not vegetarian. But I've use refried beans before when money was tight.
Of course! Use Morningstar meatless crumbles! Yum!
This looks alot like stacked enchiladas which I absolutely love. Was just wondering could you use shredded chicken instead of ground beef or even better use ground turkey in place of ground beef.
how many servings did this make? I want to try tomorrow (just cooking for one) and use my leftover corn tortillas (6") and halve the ingredients and hopefully make two of these, one for leftovers, what do you think?
Anon. – I would say this serves maybe 4 people (1 serving a piece). It really just depends on how big of a slice everyone wants. It may just feed 2-3 depending on how many servings everyone would want.
Amanda! Yay! So glad you liked it!!
Saw this on Pinterest and am so glad I came across it. I'm fixing this tonight (with Mexican rice & refried beans) for the second time in two weeks. Thanks for posting this…it's definitely going into our rotation! Its even better the next day!!! Thanks again!!!
Mexican food is my favorite so i knew i had to try this! It was sooooo good! Will most definately be making this alot at my house- thanks for sharing!!'
Gina – thank you for leaving me a comment! So happy you liked it!
Mmm! I just made this with a few substitutions: ground turkey with some dried minced onions, poultry seasoning, and chili powder. I had no taco seasoning, and my heartburn would have been out of control with the original. The outcome was delicious! It was the perfect balance of heat and flavor. It was a little too cheesy for my husband, but the kids (19 months and 4 years old) and I devoured it.
Made this tonight and it was wonderful!!!!
Just served this and my entire family (including 1 and 4 year old picky eaters) loved it! Thank you for this great recipe that will now enter the usual rotation. I substituted turkey and added canned corn for an extra veg; perfect with a side salad.
I just saw this on Pinterest and looks like something my picky kids would eat. They love tacos and taco salad.
I can't eat flour tortillas due to Celiac Disease. Do you think corn tortillas would work?
This recipe is fantastic!
I just made this tonight, and it really was easy, fast, and delicious. It even won over my roommate who has the palate of a 4-year-old.
Definitely a thumbs up.
Just made, minus the queso (I didn't have it), and it was a huge hit with my kids! They want to have it again tomorrow! Oh I also used homemade taco seasoning. Thanks for the super easy recipe. Next time I want to try it with the queso, sounds sooo good!
I made this for dinner last night, and it was delicious! My entire family loved it and insists we add it to our regular dinner rotation. I made the Spanish Rice to go along with it, and we all loved that as well. Thanks you for the delicious recipes!
My daughter was just asking for Tacos the other day. I think I'll surprise her with this. So much easier serving, for me anyway, for a family of five and much less mess!
I made this for lunch (and my dinner at work). It was so super easy to make!! A very delicious dish. I cut it into 6 slices. One slice was enough, so, of course, I had a second slice. Very filling. Thank you for a delicious taco recipe!!
Thanks so much for this recipe! I made it with cheese whiz since the kiddos don't like spice but added a tiny bit of salsa. It was amazing! I also wanted to point out that if you are on a budget or want to stretch out your meat, you can either add a can of refried beans or a can of bean and bacon soup. When I cook this I use 1 lb burger and one can of either mentioned above, it is enough to make 2 dishes with it. Oh, and they freeze well also. 🙂 Thanks again!
I made this last night for my boyfriend and I for dinner, Its such a simple recipie. I did change it a little by adding some salsa and onions between the layers, and sour cream and lettuce on top which turned out very good. Thanks for a delicious and quick dinner idea, we enjoyed it a lot!
This Taco Bake looks wonderful. Photos are fantastic. This recipe is easy, fast and delicious. Thanks for sharing.
Awesome recipe, I made this 2nite, but used ground chicken, added a can of Rotel and corn
I just made this recipe, but doubled it and made it with ground turkey, and added in black brand and Mexican corn. I can't wait for my husband to get home so we can eat! It looks delicious!
Hello, I made this last night and it was fabulous! Living in the UK I didn't have access to a jar of chile con queso and there is no Velveeta like product over here but after some research I found an easy recipe for the cheese sauce. Hubby is taking the one slice left into work for his lunch today. Thank you!
I made this last night and it was fabulous! Thank you 😀
I make this all the time. My family loves it. I buy the cheesy taco mix instead of the con queso. I also add re fried beans to the meat mixture to make it a bit more hearty.
Just made this and wow, it was so good. I always love trying new recipes, especially ones that are quick and easy. This recipe is both!
I was just wondering if anyone has made this with corn tortillas? My mom has a gluten allergy but loves anything tacos, so I was wondering if the flavoring would be dramatically different?
I used corn tortillas and tortilla chips( on the bottom layer because I ran out of the other). It turned out great.
I was just wondering if this could be something that I make ahead of time and freeze? Im trying to get some easy meals to make ahead of time and this looks awesome!!
I made this three days ago and brought it to work. Everyone wanted the recipe! I used ground turkey and was amazed that you could never tell the difference. I also used a can of black beans. This recipe is a hit!
It's so delicious! Yummy
This is yummy and super easy to make! Thank you for sharing.
I made this tonight and it was so incredibly yummy! Thank you for sharing.
I just made this for dinner everyone loved it! Very goo and I got 8 slices out of it which is plenty ! Thanks for sharing!
I too made a few additions/substitutions but kept the basic recipe and it was delicious! We had leftove chicken so I shredded it and used that with the queso. Was definitely a bit drier since ground beef newly sauted has quite a bit of oil but we just added a little olive oil and more queso when heating it. We added bell pepper, onion and corn as a layer and after it was done baking, topped it with fresh tomato and avocado. Yummy!!!
I just made this…..so good! I added olives and corn. I like the idea of mixing in some beans too! Will make again for sure!
I tried this the first time with ground beef and my family loved it. I tried it a second time using chicken breast chopped up and now we found a new favorite!
Thank U for his wonderful recipe. I changes it up some as I am a vegetarian. I sauted Crumbles and chopped Res onion in a little extra virgin olive oil.
While that was inthere stove, I microwaived a package of frozen veggies – carrots, cauliflower and broccoli. Once done, I added it to the crumble mixture with one can if Cream if Mushroom soup.
Seasoned it with lots of fresh ground pepper. Then followed your instructions. It came out Fantastic!!!
Thank U soooooooo much for sharing.
Blessings,
Veronica
Thank you so much everyone for the sweet comments! I'm so happy y'all like this one!! I appreciate you taking the time to come back and let me know how it turned out for you!! ~Brandie
Thank you for a great, easy & fun recipe. My 4 year old helped me by counting the layers & sprinkling cheese (snitching some too). It made plenty so I'm sending in my husbands lunch tomorrow. I served with avocado! Yum!
My family loves this as it is 🙂 I would like to know if made one to freeze, how much longer to bake or should I thaw it first? I am trying to stock up on freezer meals so my family won't think they are starving when I'm out of town lol!
Just doubled the recipe and made a 9×13 it was super delicious!
Just made this tonight. So easy to make, and it was more than delicious. I felt like I could have eaten the whole thing by myself! My kids loved it, too. Thanks for the great recipe!
I just assembled this for dinner. Will pop it into the oven a bit later. We love love love tacos so I can't wait to sit down and actually eat this. I have a feeling it will be added to our recipe rotation!!
We've made this several times and it is always a hit. The only thing I change is to add some diced green pepper and onion to the ground beef. My husband requests this dinner often. It's a great twist on taco night. Thanks for such an easy and yummy recipe!
Made this for dinner tonight and am trying not to have thirds! Really delicious! Definitely will be making this again.
Has anyone tried this with corn tortillas?
Made this for dinner tonight. So freakin yummy! Super easy, too!
Just made this tonight for dinner with a few tweaks of ground chicken, whole wheat tortillas, and added onions and corn. Everyone loved it and it was super easy! Thanks for the recipe!
Made it tonight! Turned out great!
We had this tonight and the whole family loved it. Thanks so much for taking the time to share your recipes!
I made this before only I didn't use the cheese spread but I used sour cream in it with the meat and taco seasoning and something else. I used what I had in the fridge and it came out so good. One of those nights at the end of the week, when you have to go to the grocery. it turned out really good so I will definitely try this..thanks
This is very good! In fact, my son says it is now his favorite dinner and I just made it now for the second time since he's been bugging me to make it again. I do use half of the salsa con queso (medium spiciness) and half Cheez Whiz so it isn't too spicy. But my son likes spicy more than I do and I don't think it's too spicy this way. Thanks for a delicious, easy dinner recipe!!
Found this on Pinterest and made it for dinner tonight (and not only because I got new spring form pans for Christmas lol). It was good and very filling. The only change I made was to alternate ground beef and chicken in the layers, because I had leftover chipotle marinated chicken that I had to use up. I put sour cream, diced tomatoes and green onions on top. Thanks for a yummy recipe that my whole family enjoyed.
I have been letting my two boys pick out meals I have pinned on Pintrest. My 8 year old picked this one and was very excited. I made a few changes to make it a little healthier…. I used ground turkey instead of beef. I used a cheesy taco seasoning and salsa instead of the Queso dip and whole wheat tortillas. My family LOVED it and I liked the fact that I was able to "hide" some good things in there for them.
ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!! This was an easy recipe, and it tastes so amazing. I also used sour cream on the side and made some Mexican rice. My boyfriend couldn't stop telling me how good it was, and he is hard to please with Mexican food, since nothing ever compares to his mom. My three year old helped me make it, and she loved the taste too. Thanks for a great dinner 🙂
This is a great recipe. My husband loved it!!
Great recipe! My husband loved it!
My husband and I loved this! It was easy to make and clean up! We ate half of it for dinner then I split the rest for us each to take for lunch! My husband liked it so much he ate his part for lunch (he works third shift) then came home and ate my lunch! I will defiantly be making this again!
Thank you for sharing your recipe. I made this for dinner tonight it was very good and so easy to make.
OMGGG this was so good. My husband is an Airmen in the USAF, on any given day i can be feeding between 1-4 of his friends, theyre in love with pintrest because ive been getting some awesome recipes =] This took me seriously 25 minutes start to finish. I baked it about 15 minutes… and made my own queso with velvetta and salsa. My husband and his friends approved. HIGHLY lol. if youre feeding more than 3 people double your recipe, but this served 3 adults with one peice left over. Thank you!!
I just finished preparing this to pop in the oven. It looks and smells yummy. We had a late lunch so I'm waiting a little longer. I've had the strangest thing happen….I had gall bladder surgery in April and then pancreatic surgery in August….all is well now, but ever since those surgeries, I've craved Tex-Mex foods….wonder why. I always liked them all right, but never really craved them…..so send any and all recipes. Thankful there are so many easy recipes out there that feed my cravings.
My husband suggested I make this instead of hamburgers. It was delicious! Very easy to put together. I made it in the springform pan, it looked like your picture! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Lisa! I will check it out. I believe that is a fraudulent site (they have several) that uses my photos & recipes quite often. I appreciate you letting me know! ~Brandie
Made this tonight and it was great!! My kids love it and they are picky eaters!!
So, so happy you had success with this one! I love sharing easy meals and I love how folks take a recipe and really make it their own. And I am always celebrating when I hear a picky eater likes something. I have a few of those in my house too!! ~Brandie
I've had this in my "recipes to try" folder on pinterest and I finally tried it last night! The whole family loved it and I blogged about making it for the first time, giving links and credit back to you. The only thing I changed was using left over taco meat and made my own queso. It's a great last minute, quick prep dinner for our family. Thanks so much for the recipe. It's a new family favorite.
Jenn
Here's a link to my blog: http://www.clevercraftycookinmama.com/2013/03/easy-taco-bake.html#.UUO4kFfJj3Q
My husband is the pickiest eater ever and he LOVED this!! Thank you 🙂
Mine too!
This sounds delicious & I know my family will gobble it up!
Lori
Whoneedsacape.com
Not Your Average Super Moms!
Yeah!!!!! We have a winner. My husband is hard to please and he said it is quite good….:)
Made it tonight…quick, easy, and yummy! My kind of recipe.
I found this on pintrest and tried it the other day. My son loved it!! I substituted refried beans for the salsa con caseo. Thanks for sharing!
I just made this for dinner. It was yummy. My husband ate half of it. I will need to make again tomorrow. Thanks for sharing..
I found your site on Pinterest. I JUST made this for lunch and it was yummy! I personally prefer it to doing regular tacos because of the baked together melty cheesy goodness. Thanks!
Thanks for this recipe! My daughter was in tears when Taco Bake was discontinued and has been begging me to make her a Taco Bake for awhile now. Can't wait to make this for her tonight!
I have 3 teens and a boyfriend who insist on at least two taco/mexican dish nights a month…minimum. This looks very easy to make, and the description sounds very appealing. I am making this dish tonight, and will come back to let you all know the results. I'm looking forward to this..my mouth is watering…literally!!
Made it again!
I made it again too! It's on my monthly menu rotation! LOVE IT!!
I have made this recipe a few times now. Love it everytime! YUM!
ive seen people ask about freezing this. im curious as well. once frozen, do u bake from frozen, if so how long? or thaw & bake? if so how long? thanks for any help!
Made this and it was a hit with everyone in my family. Even my picky eaters. Gonna have to double it next time so everyone can have 2nds. So yummy!
Made this last night! Made a few changes…..fried the tortillas first and added a layer. Having fried the tortillas first also cut the baking time to 10 minutes. I also added olives to the top. Served it with sourcream and green onions. It was FANTASTIC! Will make again and again. And very easy!!!
I made this for my family.We loved it.I added it to my Blog and Facbook page with a link back.Thank you so much for this great recipe.
Just made this tonight for dinner and it was a hit. Even my picky little girl loved it and asked if I could make it again. Thank you for the recipe!
Brandi, can you think of any reason I couldn't use a small-ish pie plate, as long as the tortillas reached the edges of the glass?
I plan on making this tonight. I was thinking since I don't have a springform pan I'm planning on using a 8" foil pan then when I'm ready to cut it I'll take a pair of kitchen shears and cut down the sides and peel the sides down. I have done this with cheese cake reciepes.
I have made this twice now and each time was a hit!!!! I have 3 very picky boys when it comes to anything casserole-like; but this they LOVE!!
Mary
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Just made this tonight. I remember the boxed kit I used years ago, and now that I live in China, I have to come up with ways to recreate those boxed favorites from home. I was lucky enough to have what I needed in stock at a local import shop. I whipped up a batch for my taco-loving family of 4. At first, my 7 year old could not get past tacos being served like pie, but I would say that her requesting a second piece confirms it is amazing. 🙂 My 6 year old loved it from first bite, and the empty pan left by my husband shows that its a winner all around. I made a second batch and froze it for when I go out of town, AND they are requesting a second pan just in case. 🙂 Thanks for posting- looking forward to trying your Mexican pizza and some of your other goodies you have posted. I am on the lookout for some bisquick mix- that blueberry coffee cake u posted is calling my name. 🙂
This looks good I bet green, red and yellow peppers would look good and taste good in this.
I make something a lot like this I add a can if refried beans to the meat. (Taste good and also helps it go alil further). And I add regular mild salsa.may add a layer. First time i made it fo my 6 yr oldstep son he looks at it anf says hee don't like it. I told him this is dinner and its all time till breakfast so he ate nearly half of it. Now when he's with us he asks for "that stuff he don't like".
It was a hit at my house! I added some refried beans to each layer and made my own cheese sauce because I forgot to buy some. I just used 8" tortillas and used my round cake pans. ( made 2, one for hubby and I and one for my daughter to take home for dinner as she was in the middle of a kitchen remodel) . I'm making it again tonight at my husband's request.
Thank you so much for this recipe. Just made it tonight for the first time. I lined a springform pan with parchment paper which worked really well. My family absolutely loved it! Toppings served on the side were sour cream, salsa, lettuce, diced tomatoes and cilantro. Delicious! Kids and husband have already requested I make it again soon. That's a huge deal, especially coming from my 16 year old who is picky and hard to please.
Can I use corn tortillas instead of flour? I'd love to make this, but I have celiac disease and can't have flour shells.
Thanks!
I've made this a few times now and love it every single time!
This looks super good and simple. Gunna try it tonight. As a single mom of 3 I am always looking for yummy fast and easy recipes for the kids so that I can maximize the time we have together. They usually help in the kitchen as well so I think that this will be super easy for them to help with. Cant wait to try it.
This is SO good, made it tonight! I added refried beans to each layer, between the ground beef and the cheese (1 can). I served it with avocado slices. Awesome!!
Here's how good this is. I totally forgot to put in the taco spice. It was in the oven and I saw it sitting on the counter! Oh no! Haha. It's so good, it was delicious anyway!!! Maybe tomorrow I will try again with taco spice!
Your family is going to LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this! I messed up first time and forgot to add taco spice. It was delicious anyway!!! Then I made it with, also delicious! It is sooooo easy and cheesy! Yum, yum good!
I just made this tonight, and it was delicious!! Thanks so much!!!
This was a hit with my whole family! I doubled it the first time I made it and then tripled it tonight with several more layers so I had enough to feed all of the hungry kiddos and have leftovers for lunch too. Of course, I had to put it into a different container to make sure it didn't spill over the sides as I baked it. I also had to make the servings much smaller because it was much higher. It sure is filling! Thanks for coming up with this recipe!
This looks delicious. Definitely some beautiful inspiration. I think I will try it this weekend but with corn tortillas. I have issues with flour ones. I liked someones comment that they added refried beans. This also brings back memories of my mom making "Mexican lasagna" when I was little. She layed the flour tortillas, seasoned ground beef, cheese, salsa and crushed corn tortilla chips.
My daughter likes to take the left over shells and put peanut butter and jelly on them and make a sandwich at first I was like I don't think that would be good but it wasn't to bad at all
I and my husband love this recipe and I add both the black beans and the refried beans to each layer. It's great and grandchildren think you're awesome when I set it out !! Very easy for the younger set to make and impress !!
I will definitely be trying this recipe tonight! I make my own homemade cheese sauce that's similar to the store bought, so that's all I'm changing. Can't wait to try it.
Hi Im in Australia and can't find Salsa Con Queso in the shops is there something else I can use instead?
Yes. Just make a basic cheese sauce. You can add a bit of spice if you like. Mine turned out great.
Anon, it is pretty much cheese sauce and salsa mixed together. So you could do Cheez Whiz and Salsa, Velveeta and Salsa, or make your own Nacho Sauce (google easy recipes) and add salsa. That's what I use. Homemade Nacho Sauce and Salsa together. 🙂
I found this recipe on pinterest. I'm not really into spicy foods, so I thought I would mix together a mild salsa with some cheese whiz. After looking in the Mexican food aisle at Walmart, I found Taco Bell's brand of Salsa Con Queso. It comes in Mild too! Problem solved!
Thanks for sharing this recipe. I'm looking forward to making this!
Christina Caswell
Just had this for dinner and my husband has proclaimed it his second favorite meal…steak beats out everything! 🙂 We had sour cream on top and a lettuce/pico salad on the side. It is definitely a keeper! Thanks so much for sharing it!!
I like to make this with kidney beans mixed in the beef as well, and I also add a layer of salsa underneath each layer of cheese.
Thank you for such a tasty recipe! It was easy to make, delicious and my son (the pickiest of eaters) downed two servings! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
I love this recipe. I replace the meat on the middle layer with refried beans. Its so delicious.
I made my own salsa con queso with salsa and white cheese! Love the idea of adding in the refined beans! This is one of our favorite dishes.
Thank you, thank you for this post. I've been missing the Taco Bake by Old El Paso. Now I have something even better-homemade! I love your recipes.
I just made this for dinner tonight! It looks amazing! Cooling off now! Can't wait ????
WE MADE THIS LAST NIGHT AND WE CHANGED IT JUST A LITTLE AS WE HAD 10 INCH NOT THE 8 INCH SO JUST ADDED A LITTLE MORE AND ON EACH LAYER WE SPREAD WARMED REFIRED BEANS ON THE TORTILLA BEFORE THE MEAT. IT WAS SO GOOD HE WANTS IT AGAIN TONIGHT FOR DINNER. THANK YOU. DIANNA
Saw it, had to cook it and in the words of my son "it's outstanding" and it truly is…..
Does it get crunchy in the oven or is it soft?
I can't find one of the metal round pans, but I have a glass round casserole dish would this be okay or does it affect the cooking temperature and time? I want to make this for dinner tonight if I can use the glass one! Thanks!
I am so happy I found this recipe on Pinterest. It was one of the first meals I made that wasn't a passed on family recipe (I was 20 at the time). The meal is a HUGE hit with my family! I make it about every other week. It is so easy to make and absolutely delicious. Thank you for sharing!
We made this and our family loved it! The only modification we made was we used half ground beef and half black bean burger substitute.
I have to say that this is an amazing recipe. I think I found this last year, and it has become a montly recipe for us. It's delicious! Add some sour cream, diced tomatoes, and a bit of salad, and this is an easy spin on tacos. We also use Uncle Ben's spanish rice (minute rice), and it's SO good. Thank you!
Just made this tonight and it was so good! I will make this probably once a week! Thank you for sharing.
So glad you enjoyed it Tamela, this is one of my top viewed recipes of all time. It is certainly a favorite!
Made this tonight and I added a layer of refried beans and green chiles before I added the meat…..delicious!!
Robin- that sounds like a great addition.
This is delicious and so easy to make. As a "senior citizen" I am always looking for something that does not require a lot of prep but is a meal that my husband and I will enjoy. This reheats very well, so we get the bonus of at least one more meal! I love your recipes, as they are for the everyday cook, not gourmet and complicated. Keep up the good work, Brandie!!!
This is one of our favorite meals! So glad you were able to find something easy to make for the two of you.
I always have trouble printing out your recipes! It just shows up dark and I’ve tried different ways but they won’t show up to print. I’m subscribed to your website so I thought I would be able to print off the recipes I want? Thanks!
Hi Julie!
Just scroll down to the end of the post and you’ll see a printable recipe copy. Just click on the “Print” button under the thumbnail photo and a one-page printable copy will pop up for you to print. Hope that helps 🙂
Wow – this was outstanding!!
My kids love when I make this!! We have made it several times and it has been a winner every time. We serve it with sour cream and salsa. We double the recipe for our family of six and there are no leftovers. Thanks for another great recipe!
I actually made this today and it was good..
Top favorite in my household even tho it’s just me and hubby and I do make this quite often. I usually make up 2 right away; one to eat and one to stick into the freezer for later time. I have even made this using a 9×13 glass pyrex pan; just square the tortilla shells to make them fit better in pan. and increase the ingredients
This is like the third or fourth time I’ve made this and it’s a hit each and every time! Not only that, it’s quick, no fuss, and not really expensive or time consuming to make which is definitely a plus for me. Thanks!
Hi Shay! Yay! Thank you SO much for coming back to leave a comment. So thrilled you love it!
I’ve made this a few times and passed the recipe along to my mom. Super easy, very easy to double and also freeze. Delicious! I don’t change anything. Different jars of salsa con queso will give it either a spicer or mild flavor.
AWESOME!!! I made this with 10 inch instead more ground beef and it came out AWESOME! I topped with sour cream and diced tomatoes and it was delicious! Will make again very soon!
I made this the beginning of this month and add refried beans to it and it was yummy.
I made this but I added refried beans and taco sauce in the layers It was really good served with cilantro lime rice.
Easy to make, absolutely delicious, a great change up to typical tacos. Thanks!!!
I was pretty sure that I knew exactly how to make it and your web series on country cooks it just reenter rated with that already knew thank you for your time
Very, very good and so easy to make. Only you need more than 1 for 4 people!
So happy you enjoyed it!!
This. Is. Amazing!!!!! The taste. Delicious. My pickiest eater absolutely loved it!!! I have a Pinterest folder for favorites. I’m adding this now! Wouldn’t change a thing except double for my family of six.
Woo hoo!! Thank you so much for taking the time to come back and let me know. It means so much!
We love this recipe!!! I like to add a layer of refried beans and pico de galo into the taco meat mmmm mmmm mmmm!! Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Yay!! That’s awesome! Thanks so much Melissa!
Made this along with your Spanish rice – absolutely delicious!
This recipe is awesome. I also add refried beans to the first layer, before the ground beef/taco mixture. After fixed, I like to dump Lettuce, Tomato, onion and sour cream on top. So good. If you haven’t tried this recipe, give it a try. It’s so simple and is so good. You’ll be making it over and over. I don’t fix a side with it. Good and filling alone.
Delicious and easy to make. Will be making again real soon.
Have made this several times.
Now I do add 1 can of the mild RoTel; well drained to the meat mixture. If you like it hotter; use the hot RoTel.
I have several springform pans so will make a couple extra to store in the freezer.
Such a Great recipe
Made this for dinner tonight. What a delish, easy, and satisfying meal. I too added refried beans. I topped it with shredded luttuce, chopped tomatoes, sliced olives, and sour cream, and a spoonful of salsa. Recipe is a keeper for sure!
Love your additions! Sounds amazing!! Thank you Colleen!