Ortega Taco Bake
Turn taco night into a showstopper with this irresistible Ortega Taco Bake! Featuring layers of seasoned ground beef, creamy refried beans, zesty salsa, and melty shredded Mexican cheese, all tucked between soft flour tortillas, this casserole-style dish is the ultimate comfort food for taco lovers. Perfectly spiced with Ortega taco seasoning and baked to golden, bubbly perfection, it’s an easy, family-friendly recipe that’s ready in under an hour. Garnish with sour cream, fresh tomatoes, and sliced green onions for an extra burst of flavor and texture. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this crowd-pleaser serves six and will have everyone coming back for seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet Ortega taco seasoning mix
- 0.6667 cup water
- 1 can (16 oz) refried beans
- 1 cup salsa
- 4 pieces flour tortillas (8-inch)
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- sour cream (optional, for serving)
- chopped tomatoes (optional, for garnish)
- sliced green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.
Add the Ortega taco seasoning mix and water to the beef. Stir well to combine, and cook for 2–3 minutes until the mixture thickens.
Stir in the refried beans and salsa, and cook for 2 more minutes until heated through. Remove from heat.
In a 9x13-inch baking dish, spread a small amount of the beef mixture on the bottom to prevent sticking.
Place one tortilla in the dish, and spread a layer of the beef mixture over it. Sprinkle a layer of shredded cheese on top. Repeat this process with the remaining tortillas, ending with a layer of cheese on top.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Let the taco bake rest for 5 minutes before cutting into slices.
Serve with sour cream, chopped tomatoes, and sliced green onions for garnish, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3990 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 263.9 g | 338% | |
| Saturated Fat | 127.2 g | 636% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 849 mg | 283% | |
| Sodium | 7291 mg | 317% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 194.7 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.0 g | 93% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.9 g | ||
| Protein | 233.7 g | 467% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.6 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 3956 mg | 304% | |
| Iron | 24.0 mg | 133% | |
| Potassium | 3880 mg | 83% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
