Beef Taco Bake Recipe

Name: Beef Taco Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes (reserve juice); 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies; 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans (I use home made); 1 tablespoon hot sauce; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 3 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese; 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef; 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix; 12 taco shells; 3 scallions, sliced thin

Servings: persons

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes (reserve juice)
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans (I use home made)
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
12 taco shells
3 scallions, sliced thin

1
Adjust oven rack to upper middle position and heat oven to 475 degrees.
2
Combine half of tomatoes, beans, hot sauce, and cilantro in bowl. Spread evenly in 13 by 9 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese.
3
Cook beef in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Pour off fat, then stir in taco seasoning, remaining tomatoes, and reserved tomato juice. Simmer over medium-low heat until thickened and nearly dry, 5 to 7 minutes.
4
Spoon 1 tablespoon cheese into each taco shell and top with beef mixture.
5
Arrange tacos upright in bean mixture, cover with foil, and bake until bubbling, about 10 minutes.
6
Remove foil, top with remaining cheese, and bake until cheese is melted, about 6 minutes. Sprinkle with scallions. Serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes (reserve juice), 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans (I use home made), 1 tablespoon hot sauce, and more.

Yes, Beef Taco Bake falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Beef Taco Bake

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