Best 7 Nacho Cheese Beef Bake Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing Nacho Cheese Beef Bake, a delectable casserole that harmoniously blends the flavors of tender beef, creamy nacho cheese, and a medley of vegetables. This hearty dish, perfect for a comforting family meal or a casual gathering, is a symphony of textures and tastes that will leave you craving more. Discover the secrets behind this irresistible casserole and embark on a flavor-filled adventure with our easy-to-follow recipe.

In addition to the classic Nacho Cheese Beef Bake, this article presents a collection of equally enticing recipes that cater to various dietary preferences. For those seeking a healthier alternative, the Turkey Taco Bake is a leaner version that doesn't compromise on flavor. Craving a vegetarian delight? Look no further than the Three Bean Taco Bake, a protein-packed casserole showcasing the hearty goodness of black beans, kidney beans, and pinto beans. And for a truly unique twist, the Sweet Potato Black Bean Enchilada Casserole combines the earthy sweetness of sweet potatoes with the savory richness of black beans, resulting in a tantalizing fusion of flavors.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BEEFY NACHO CASSEROLE



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We're officially giving our permission to add nachos to the meal plan.

Provided by Julia Levy

Categories     Casserole

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup chopped white onion (from 1 medium [8 oz.] onion)
2 large garlic cloves, minced (about 1 Tbsp.)
1 pound ground round
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 cup thick and chunky red salsa (from 1 [16-oz.] jar)
3/4 cup taco sauce (from 1 [8-oz.] jar)
1 cup beef broth
1 (15-oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
Cooking spray
6 cups coarsely crushed tortilla chips (from 1 [13-oz.] bag)
2 (6-oz.) pkg.s pre-shredded Mexican cheese blend (about 3 cups)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F with oven rack in top third of oven. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring often, until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add ground beef, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and paprika, and cook, stirring often, until beef is no longer pink, about 6 minutes. Stir in salsa, taco sauce, and broth; cook, stirring often, until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Stir in beans and cilantro.
  • Lightly coat a 13- x 9-inch, 3-quart baking dish with cooking spray. Spread one-third of the chips (about 2 cups) on bottom. Top with half of the beef mixture (about 3 cups). Spread another layer of tortilla chips over beef, and sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups of the cheese. Top with remaining half of beef mixture, and sprinkle with remaining chips and cheese. Cover with aluminum foil, and bake in preheated oven until mixture is starting to bubble around the edges, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Uncover and continue to bake until lightly browned and bubbly, about 5 more minutes. Garnish with chopped cilantro.

BEEF NACHO CASSEROLE



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A simple meal to whip up in less than an hour that even the kids are sure to love. Layers of seasoned ground beef, corn, tortilla chips and cheese are baked under a layer of Colby cheese. Monterey Jack is also good in place of the Colby cheese.

Provided by LUNCH*LADY

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound ground beef
1 ½ cups chunky salsa
1 (10 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
¾ cup creamy salad dressing (e.g. Miracle Whip)
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 cups crushed tortilla chips
2 cups Colby cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring to crumble, until evenly browned. Drain grease. Remove from the heat, and stir the salsa, corn, mayonnaise and chili powder into the beef. In a 2 quart casserole dish, layer the ground beef mixture, tortilla chips and cheese twice, ending with cheese on top.
  • Bake for 20 minutes uncovered in the preheated oven, until cheese is melted and dish is thoroughly heated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Cholesterol 97.8 mg, Fat 33.6 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.7 g, Sodium 1127.9 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

NACHO CHEESE CASSEROLE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 1h15m

Yield 16 total servings (8 servings per pan)

Number Of Ingredients 21

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
One 28-ounce can enchilada sauce
One 10-ounce can enchilada sauce
3 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 pounds ground beef
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking dishes
One 15-ounce bag nacho cheese-flavored chips, such as Doritos
2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded romaine
3 Roma tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup sliced black olives
3 green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • For the sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the vegetable oil and flour. Cook, whisking, until it begins to bubble; let it bubble for 1 minute. Pour in the enchilada sauce, chicken broth, cumin and some salt and pepper. Raise the heat and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer while you prepare the meat.
  • For the meat: Brown the ground beef with the garlic and onions in a large skillet over medium-high heat, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain the fat and stir in the cumin and salt to combine. Stir the meat into the simmering sauce and shut off the heat.
  • For the casserole: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease one 9-by-13-inch aluminum foil baking dish and one 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Break up the chips by crushing the bag slightly with your hands. Make sure not to over crush the chips; you're looking for pieces, not crumbs. Mix together the cheeses in a medium bowl.
  • Divide a third of the broken chips between the prepared baking dishes. Top each with a quarter of the beef mixture and 2/3 cup of the cheese. Repeat, adding another layer of chips, beef mix and cheese to each. Finish by dividing the remaining chips between the baking dishes. Top each with 2/3 cup cheese.
  • Cover the glass baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake until bubbly, another 15 to 20 minutes.
  • For the toppings: Top the cooked casserole with the shredded romaine, diced Roma tomatoes, sour cream and sliced black olives and green onions before serving.
  • Allow the aluminum foil baking dish to cool completely while the other is baking. Once cool, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and foil. Transfer to the freezer.
  • To bake from frozen, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Unwrap the baking dish and re-cover with foil. Bake, covered, for 35 to 40 minutes. Uncover and bake until bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes. Top with another batch of the toppings.

NACHO CHEESE BEEF BAKE



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My daughter came up with this recipe when she was visiting her fiancé's family. Her future father-in-law thought she was a pretty good cook after sampling it! -Kendra McIntyre, Webster, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups uncooked egg noodles
1 pound ground beef
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed nacho cheese soup, undiluted
1 jar (5-3/4 ounces) sliced pimiento-stuffed olives, drained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups crushed tortilla chips
1/3 cup prepared ranch salad dressing
Shredded lettuce, sour cream and/or salsa, optional

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, soup, olives and chilies. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Stir in noodles. , Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Top with tortilla chips; drizzle with salad dressing. Serve with lettuce, sour cream and/or salsa if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 827 calories, Fat 55g fat (24g saturated fat), Cholesterol 158mg cholesterol, Sodium 2131mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 42g protein.

LAYERED NACHO BAKE



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A crowd pleasing combo of hot dip with fresh chopped toppings. The hit of a party or just cut recipe down to suit your needs.

Provided by Holly J Chadwick

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
2 (16 ounce) cans refried beans
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (15 ounce) jar salsa
1 (12 ounce) bag tortilla chips
¼ cup chopped iceberg lettuce
1 chopped green onions
1 tablespoon diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup diced avocado
1 tablespoon sour cream
1 tablespoon taco sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch pan; set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in the ground beef and onions. Cook and stir until the beef is crumbly and evenly browned. Drain fat. Mix in the taco seasoning, and set aside.
  • Spread the refried beans to cover the bottom of the prepared 9x13 inch pan. Layer the cooked ground beef and onions evenly over the refried beans. Pour the jar of salsa over the ground beef and spread 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese over the salsa layer.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is bubbly and the layers are heated through. Serve with tortilla chips and your choice of fresh toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Cholesterol 30.4 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 554.1 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

MAKEOVER NACHO BEEF BAKE



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This lightened-up version of a classic comfort food wipes out almost 100 calories and half the fat from the original recipe. You'll love it! -Carla Weeks, Independence, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup water
1 envelope reduced-sodium taco seasoning
2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated reduced-fat crescent rolls
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
4 ounces baked nacho-flavored tortilla chips (about 2 cups), crushed
3 cups shredded lettuce
3 medium tomatoes, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the beans, water and taco seasoning; mash slightly. Cook and stir for 4-5 minutes or until heated through; set aside., Unroll crescent dough and press onto the bottom and up the sides of a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray; seal seams and perforations. Spoon beef mixture over dough. Spread sour cream over beef mixture; sprinkle with cheese and chips., Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 18-22 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with lettuce and tomatoes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 728mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

CHEESY NACHO BAKE



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Bake up the quintessential party MVP with a Cheesy Nacho Bake! Our Cheesy Nacho Bake is a twist on the classic ready for prime time-and your table.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Onions

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup water
1 pkg. (1 oz.) TACO BELL® Taco Seasoning Mix
3/4 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream, divided
6 oz. tortilla chips (7 cups)
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese
1 green onion, sliced

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Brown meat in large skillet; drain. Return meat to skillet. Add tomatoes, water and seasoning mix; stir. Cook 10 min., stirring occasionally. Stir in 1/4 cup sour cream.
  • Place half the chips in 13x9-inch baking dish; cover with layers of half each of the meat mixture and cheese. Repeat layers.
  • Bake 20 min. or until heated through. Top with onions and remaining sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 710 mg, Carbohydrate 28 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 25 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish.
  • Don't overcook the beef. Cook it until it is browned and cooked through, but not tough.
  • Use a good quality nacho cheese sauce. This is the key ingredient in this dish, so make sure it is flavorful and creamy.
  • Layer your ingredients carefully. This will help to ensure that the dish is evenly cooked and that the flavors meld together.
  • Bake the dish until it is bubbly and golden brown. This will help to create a crispy crust on top of the dish.

Conclusion:

Nacho cheese beef bake is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover beef. With its combination of ground beef, nacho cheese sauce, and crispy tortilla chips, this dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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