Best 7 Cheap Easy Taco Bake Recipes

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Tacos are a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are also a great way to save money on your grocery bill, as they can be made with relatively inexpensive ingredients. This article provides three different recipes for taco bakes, all of which are easy to make and budget-friendly. The first recipe is for a classic taco bake, made with ground beef, taco seasoning, cheese, and tortilla chips. The second recipe is for a vegetarian taco bake, made with black beans, corn, bell peppers, and cheese. The third recipe is for a chicken taco bake, made with shredded chicken, taco seasoning, and cheese. All three recipes are served with sour cream, salsa, and guacamole. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a fun and festive dish to serve at a party, these taco bakes are sure to please everyone.

Let's cook with our recipes!

EASY CRESCENT TACO BAKE



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We just love this easy five-ingredient taco casserole recipe. Fill a buttery crescent roll crust with your favorite taco fixings, then prepare to join the clean plate club. Top with shredded lettuce and tomato for an even more authentic taco experience.

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count)
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
3/4 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
2 tablespoons Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix (from 1-oz package)
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Unroll dough; separate into 8 triangles. Place in ungreased 9-inch square pan or 10-inch pie plate; press over bottom and up sides to form crust.
  • In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in salsa and taco seasoning mix; simmer 5 minutes. Spoon meat mixture in crust-lined pan; sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake 14 to 17 minutes or until crust is deep golden brown and cheese is melted. Served topped with lettuce and tomato, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.6, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Cholesterol 73.0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 20.2 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 652.3 mg, Sugar 5.1 g, TransFat 2 1/2 g

TACO CASSEROLE (EASY, CHEAP, AND QUICK)



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When the kids were little, this was a great recipe to put together easily and quickly, and still easy on the budget. But my girlfriends love it when I make this for our luncheons as well. Enjoy!

Provided by samie maison

Categories     Casseroles

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can(s) seasoned diced tomatoes
1 can(s) whole kernel corn drained and rinsed
2 pkg taco seasoning mix
1 can(s) tomatoe soup/tomatoe sauce
2 c grated cheeder cheese
1/3 pkg totilla chips (this is a good time to use up the not so fresh ones, bottom of the bag)
2 lb browned ground beef
1/2 c onions chopped (optional )
1/3 c peppers sweet or hot (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Brown your meat, and then add onions and peppers, taco seasoning, and required amount of water. Usually a cup per package of seasoning, and 1 package to a lb of beef.
  • 2. Let this simmer for about 10 mins to reduce and let the meat soak up flavor.
  • 3. Add your diced tomatoes, tomato soup/sauce, corn, and tortilla chips. Let this heat through.
  • 4. Dump into a sprayed oil casserole dish, and top with cheese. Bake for about 20 min. on 350, or until cheese is melted, and slightly browned.
  • 5. This can be served on top of fresh tortilla chips, with lettuce as a taco salad, or as is with maybe some chips on the side. Olives and sour creme really add to this dish as well. Mix up the toppings to make your own custom version of taco casserole. Enjoy!

EASY TACO BAKE



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Combine ground beef, taco seasonings, tortillas and shredded cheddar cheese for this Easy Taco Bake, that's it! You'll have a warm and tasty dish to shared with your family in just 45 minutes. Get this Easy Taco Bake in the oven pronto!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 pkg. (16.35 oz.) TACO BELL® Soft Tortilla Taco Dinner Kit
3/4 cup water
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Cook meat with Taco Seasoning Mix as directed on package.
  • Spray 12x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray; cover bottom of dish with 6 Tortillas. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese. Cover with layers of seasoned meat, remaining tortillas and Salsa.
  • Bake 15 min. or until heated through. Top with remaining cheese; bake 5 min. or until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 1150 mg, Carbohydrate 33 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 27 g

CHEAP & EASY TACO BAKE



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Make and share this Cheap & Easy Taco Bake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mydesigirl

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb ground beef
1 (1 1/8 ounce) packet taco seasoning
1 cup baking mix (like Pioneer or Bisquick)
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies
1/4 cup water
1 cup salsa
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Prepare the ground beef and taco seasoning mix according to package directions.
  • While meat is browning, mix baking mix, beans, green chilies and water.
  • Spread bean mixture in the bottom of a 2-quart casserole dish.
  • Top with meat, salsa, then cheese.
  • Bake for 25 minutes.

EASY TACO BAKE



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Quick, easy, and less messy than real tacos. Eat with a fork and come back for seconds. Serve with tortilla chips.

Provided by Erica Leigh Bentz

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound ground beef
1 package taco seasoning mix
cooking spray
2 (8 ounce) packages refrigerated crescent rolls
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (10 ounce) bag shredded lettuce

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Stir in taco seasoning.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray an 8x10-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Spread crescent roll dough into the bottom of the prepared baking dish; spoon refried beans onto dough. Layer ground beef over refried beans. Wrap edges of crescent roll dough over ground beef.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until dough is golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese and lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 700.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.8 g, Cholesterol 91.6 mg, Fat 41.2 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 31.6 g, SaturatedFat 16.9 g, Sodium 1515.4 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

TASTY TACO BAKE



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If you can open a can, you can make this flavorful, layered entree. Then celebrate Mother's Day in southwestern style! Hearty and handy, this dish is one simple but surefire family pleaser. -June Karres, Grawn, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 cups crushed nacho tortilla chips, divided
1 can (15 ounces) chili with beans
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1 can (3.8 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained, divided
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1 cup shredded lettuce

Steps:

  • Spread 1 cup tortilla chips into an ungreased 8-in. square baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the chili, green chilies and 1/2 cup olives; spoon over chips. Spread sour cream over the top. Sprinkle with cheeses, mushrooms, onions, and remaining chips and olives. , Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 10-15 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Top with lettuce.

Nutrition Facts :

EASY TACO CASSEROLE



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Quick and easy taco entree for a last minute meal. Top with chopped tomato, onion, and lettuce if desired.

Provided by charmed71

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef
1 cup salsa
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups crushed tortilla chips, divided
4 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
4 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cook and stir ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease. Stir salsa, onion, mayonnaise, chili powder, and cumin into the beef. Remove from heat.
  • Spread about half the ground beef mixture into the bottom of a 2-quart casserole dish. Spread about half the tortilla chips in a layer atop the beef mixture. Layer about half of each of the Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses over the tortilla chip layer. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients, ending with Monterey Jack cheese. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the cheese is melted in the middle, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Cholesterol 89.5 mg, Fat 38 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 689.7 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked ground beef or turkey.
  • Use a variety of taco toppings to create a delicious and flavorful dish. Some good options include shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced avocado, sour cream, and guacamole.
  • If you don't have taco seasoning, you can make your own by combining chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
  • Serve the taco bake with your favorite sides, such as rice, beans, or chips.
  • Feel free to experiment with different ingredients to create your own unique taco bake recipe.

Conclusion:

Taco bake is a delicious, easy, and affordable meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. With its simple ingredients and endless possibilities for customization, taco bake is sure to become a favorite in your household. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give taco bake a try.

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