Description
This Easy Taco Bake Recipe is a delicious and simple family-friendly dinner idea that combines all the flavors of tacos in a comforting casserole. With layers of seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, salsa, and gooey cheese, all baked on a crescent roll crust, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s easy to make.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2/3 cup water
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Crescent Roll Crust:
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
Optional Toppings:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Chopped tomatoes, green onions, and sliced black olives for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cook Ground Beef: In a skillet, cook the ground beef until browned. Add taco seasoning and water, then simmer.
- Prepare Beef Mixture: Stir in black beans, corn, salsa, and 1 cup of cheese.
- Prepare Crust: Press crescent dough into a baking dish and bake.
- Assemble: Spread beef mixture over crust, top with remaining cheese, and bake until bubbly.
- Serve: Rest, slice, and serve topped with optional sour cream and garnishes.
Notes
- You can customize this recipe with ground turkey or a vegetarian meat alternative.
- Adjust the heat by adding crushed red pepper or using pepper jack cheese.
- Leftovers can be reheated for a tasty next-day meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
