taco Bake

This is an easy weeknight dinner that’s sure to satisfy your family.



INGREDIENTS:

  • 1lb. ground beef

  • 1 packet taco seasoning

  • 2/3 cup water

  • ½ cup salsa con queso

  • 2  (8-inch) flour tortillas (soft taco size)

  • 8oz.  shredded Mexican cheese blend (divided use)

  • 1 bell pepper (chopped)

  • 1 onion (chopped)

  • 1 tbsp. Avocado oil

  • 2 tbsp. Bell-View Sliced Jalapenos

DIRECTIONS:

  1.  Brown and crumble 1 pound ground beef. Drain excess grease.

  2. Add in 1 packet taco seasoning and water as called for on back of seasoning packet (usually 2/3 cup) following directions on back of seasoning packet.

  3. 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. Add in Bell-View Jalapenos. Stir well.

  4. Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Spray an 8-inch round baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.

  5. Layer the bottom of the pan with one of the 2 (8-inch) flour tortillas.

  6. Now add about 1/2 of the ground beef taco filling on the first layer.

  7. Then add 1/2 of the shredded Mexican cheese blend.

  8. Continue until you are done with all the layers: another tortilla, more taco mixture, more cheese.

  9. Bake at 350F degrees for about 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and edges are slightly golden brown.

  10. Allow to cool for a couple of minutes. Slice and serve. Top with desired toppings.