Easy Layered Taco Bake

PREPRATION TIME:

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Servings: 6

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• water as called for on back of seasoning packet (usually 3/4 cup water)
• 1/2 cup salsa con queso
• 3 (8-inch) flour tortillas (soft taco size)
• 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (divided use)

Instructions:

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 3/4 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.
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 3 (8-inch) flour tortillas.
6. Now add about 1/3 of the ground beef taco filling on the the first layer.
7. Then add 1/3 of the 2 cups 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.

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