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Taco bake has a delicious crust that is filled with seasoned ground beef and all your favorite taco toppings. The perfect go to dinner idea!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe!
I think every mom has their “Go To” dinner recipes. I know I do. Now that we are empty nesters my “Go To” dinner recipe is sometimes take out!!
When I was a mom of four little kids those go to recipes usually included Boboli pizza, BBQ Chicken Wingettes and this recipe for taco bake.
The nice thing about Taco Bake is the ingredients are ones I usually have on hand. It has all your favorite taco flavors and toppings but is a fun twist on the traditional taco. Even your picky eaters are going to love it!
Ingredients Needed
- Ground Beef
- Minced Onions
- Taco seasoning
- Flour
- Quick Rise Yeast
- Sugar
- Salt
- Olive Oil
- Tortilla Chips
- Taco Toppings, grated cheese, tomato, lettuce, pico de gallo, etc.
How to Make Taco Bake
One of my favorite parts of Taco Bake is the crust. It is more like bread than a tortilla. There are crushed up tortilla chips in the crust for some nice crunch and texture.
- Combine flour, yeast, sugar, onion and salt and mix well.
- Add warm water (110-115 degrees) and oil to flour mixture
- Mix by hand until almost smooth.
- Stir in chips and enough flour to make a stiff batter.
- Spread in a greased 9-10 inch pie pan or 8 x 8 inch baking dish and form a rim
- Cover and let rise for about 10 minutes.
- Cook hamburger with minced onion, until meat is cooked through. Drain off any fat.
- Add in taco seasoning and a few tablespoons of water. Stir to combine and allow to simmer for a few minutes.
- Add meat mixture to crust after it has risen for 10 minutes.
- Bake at 375 degrees F for 30- 35 minutes.
- Once the crust has turned golden brown, remove from the oven and to with your favorite taco toppings.
Serve this with:
- Black Beans
- Refried Beans
- Mexican Rice
- Mexican Caesar Salad
- Roasted Corn Salad
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will taco bake leftovers last?
Keep leftovers stored in an airtight container in the fridge and they will last 2-3 days.
Can I use gluten free flour?
Use your favorite cup for cup gluten free flour for a gluten free version.
Can I double the recipe?
Double the ingredients and make it in a 9 x 13 inch pan.
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Taco Bake Recipe
Ingredients
Filling
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 2 Tbsp dried minced onion
- 1 package taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
Topping
- 1 cup grated cheese
- 1 cup chopped lettuce
- 1 cup chopped tomato
- Any other taco toppings of your choice
Crust
- 1 3/4 – 2 cups flour
- 2 1/4 tsp pkg quick rise yeast
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp dried minced onion
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 2/3 cups warm water
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cups crushed tortilla chips
Instructions
- Combine 1 C flour, yeast, sugar, onion and salt and mix well.
- Add warm water (110-115 degrees) and oil to flour mixture
- Mix by hand until almost smooth.
- Stir in chips and enough flour to make a stiff batter.
- Spread in a greased 10 inch pie pan and form a rim
- Cover and let rise for about 10 minutes.
- Cook hamburger with diced onion, until meat is cooked through
- Add in taco seasoning. Stir to combine.
- Add meat mixture to crust after it has risen for 10 minutes.
- Bake at 375 for 30- 35 minutes.
- Sprinkle with cheese, lettuce and tomatoes
Tips & Notes:
- Cheddar cheese
- Shredded Lettuce
- Chopped Tomatoes
- Sour Cream
- Salsa
- Pico de Gallo
- Guacamole
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Mama D's Dozen says
Yummmmm …
Got home tonight from picking up kids at 5:30. Thought, “What’s for dinner?” Remembered this recipe. Went to my computer and pulled it up. And … dinner was on the table in an hour. Amazing!
It was a HIT with the whole family.
My variations:
Doubled the recipe and used an 11×15 casserole dish.
Used Corn Chips instead of Tortilla Chips.
Used Chopped Onions with the Meat instead of the dried onion in the crust.
Added the Cheese to the last 5 minutes of cooking time.
Topped with Lettuce, Tomato, Black Beans, Olives, Sour Cream, and Salsa.
Delicious! Thanks!
Laurel
mama of 12 (ages 10, 10, 12, 13, 15, 19, 21, 23, 23, 25, 26, 27)
Katie B. of HousewifeHowTos.com says
This looks so yummy! Tacos are one of my go-to meals, too, but sometimes it’s nice to change things up. This one’s definitely getting tried out this weekend. Love that the crust only has to rise for 10 minutes and, hey, anything with corn chips in it’s gotta be good!
Laura says
I am not a cook so it has to look delicious and easy for me to even print it out! This one is printed and the ingredients already on my grocery list. Thanks, Leigh Anne!!
Leigh Anne says
Hope you enjoy it Laura! I think I’ve been making this for at least twenty years!
Amy's Cooking Adventures says
This looks wonderful! I’ve seen many taco bakes & most of them have a greasy crust or all tortilla chip – love, love, love the homemade crust!
Leigh Anne says
Amy, The crust is my favorite part of this recipe! Enjoy.
Kelsey Deluise says
This looks delicious and so easy! That’s my favorite combination. I can see making these to our garden parties! Thank you 🙂