Taco Texas Toast
Taco Texas Toast is a quick and easy open-faced meal with seasoned beef and melted cheese baked on crispy garlic toast, perfect for busy weeknights.
Servings 8
Calories 288kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 ounce packet taco seasoning mix
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup salsa
- 8 slices garlic Texas toast
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- your favorite taco toppings sour cream, diced tomatoes, green onion, etc
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425° F.
- In a large skillet, add the 1 pound lean ground beef over medium heat. Cook and crumble until fully cooked, and the juices run clear, 8-10 minutes. Discard any excess grease.
- Add the 1 ounce packet taco seasoning mix, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and 1 teaspoon ground cumin, cook for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly.
- Stir in the 1 cup water and 1/4 cup salsa, simmer until most of the water is evaporated but it is still saucy, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes.
- While the beef is cooking, place 8 slices garlic Texas toast on a baking sheet and cook on the middle rack for 5 minutes.
- Flip the toast over and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the edges are a little crispy. You do not want the bread to be soft.
- Once cooked, remove from the oven. Press the center of the toast with the back of a spoon.
- Scoop the meat mixture onto each piece of toast.
- Divide the 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese evenly between the toast slices on top of the ground beef mixture.
- Place back into the oven for 3-4 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted.
- Serve immediately with your favorite taco toppings.
Notes
Nutrition
Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 15g | Sodium: 681mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g
