How to Make Ground Beef Taco Bake - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the delicious combination of seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and crispy taco shells. And if you're looking for a recipe that brings all of these elements together in one delicious dish, then you're in luck. This Ground Beef Taco Bake is the perfect solution for those nights when you're craving the flavors of tacos, but want something a little more substantial than traditional tacos.

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Ingredients

  • 1 serving cooking spray
  • ¾ pound ground beef
  • ⅓ cup diced onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL®)
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning
  • 1 sheet aluminum foil
  • ½ (8 ounce) package grated sharp Cheddar cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 7x11-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Heat ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir, breaking up into crumbles, until browned, about 5 minutes. Add onion and garlic and cook for 5 more minutes. Mix in diced tomatoes and green chiles, tomato sauce, rice, water, and taco seasoning; stir to combine. Transfer mixture to the prepared casserole dish and cover with foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil and sprinkle Cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Continue baking until cheese is golden and lightly browned, about 15 minutes more.
  • Nutrition

    249 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 41mg
    • Sodium: 724mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 124mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 269mg