Best 8 Soft Taco Bake Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Mexican cuisine with our delectable Soft Taco Bake, a culinary symphony of seasoned ground beef, crisp bell peppers, juicy tomatoes, and a medley of Mexican spices, all harmoniously enveloped in a blanket of warm tortillas and melted cheese. This irresistible casserole is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a breeze to prepare, making it an ideal weeknight dinner solution.

Unleash your inner chef with our meticulously curated collection of Soft Taco Bake recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. From the traditional ground beef version to tantalizing variations featuring chicken, turkey, or even a vegetarian filling, our recipes cater to every palate and dietary preference. Dive into the depths of flavor with our Spicy Taco Bake, where a blend of chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper ignites your senses. Or perhaps the Creamy Taco Bake, where a velvety combination of sour cream and cream cheese creates a luscious, comforting sauce.

For those seeking a healthier alternative, our Lean Turkey Taco Bake is an excellent choice, featuring ground turkey as a leaner protein option. And for a delightful meatless meal, our Vegetarian Taco Bake boasts a hearty filling of black beans, corn, and bell peppers, brimming with vibrant flavors and textures.

So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing and your family clamoring for more. Our Soft Taco Bake recipes are a testament to the versatility and deliciousness of this classic dish, sure to become a staple in your weekly meal rotation.

Let's cook with our recipes!

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

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

OVEN BAKED TACOS



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Make and share this Oven Baked Tacos recipe from Food.com.

Provided by 55tbird

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 12 tacos, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs ground beef, lean
3 tablespoons taco seasoning
6 ounces tomato sauce
20 1/2 ounces refried beans
shredded cheddar cheese
12 small flour tortillas
diced tomato
diced onion
sour cream
salsa
shredded lettuce

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef and drain.
  • Add taco seasoning, refried beans and tomato sauce.
  • Heat until blended.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Spray a glass 9x13 pan with oil.
  • Spoon taco filling into taco shells and stack them side by side in pan.
  • When shells are filled, top each with shredded cheese.
  • Bake for approximately 15 minutes, watching so they do not brown too much.
  • Top with remaining ingredients, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.9, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 51.4, Sodium 586.5, Carbohydrate 23.9, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 1.5, Protein 19.4

TACO BAKE II



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This is a tasty recipe that my whole family enjoys. Very easy to make!

Provided by LBLK

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, drained
½ cup water
1 cup sour cream
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
8 ounces shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
1 (18 ounce) package corn tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef and drain fat. Add the diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, water, sour cream and taco seasoning mix. Let simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • In the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish, place a layer of tortilla chips. Cover with a layer of the meat mixture then a layer of cheese. Repeat this process until the last layer is cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 663 calories, Carbohydrate 48.3 g, Cholesterol 95.4 mg, Fat 40.2 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 15.9 g, Sodium 1075.6 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

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

SOFT TACO CASSEROLE



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This is a delicious taco recipe! We LOVE these! Definitely not a finger food - they're messy - and you'll need to dish them out, then eat with utensils! ENJOY!

Provided by WJKing

Categories     Mexican

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb hamburger, fried
1 package taco seasoning
1 can refried beans
1 can cream of mushroom soup
2 cups reduced-fat sour cream
2 cups shredded cheese (we like Mexican flavored)
lettuce, chopped or shredded
tomatoes, chopped
black olives, sliced (optional)
taco sauce
10 flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Combine meat, beans, taco seasoning& soup.
  • Spread 1 c.
  • sour cream on bottom of 9x13 pan.
  • Divide meat mixture onto tortillas.
  • Roll tortillas& lay on top of sour cream.
  • Spread 1 c.
  • sour cream on top& add cheese.
  • Bake uncovered@ 350 for 30 minutes.
  • After removing from oven, add olives, lettuce& tomatoes on top.
  • Serve w/ taco sauce.

TACO BAKE CASSEROLE



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This quick and easy taco bake will satisfy even the most picky eaters. You can modify it to add things you love. It's yummy and so easy to make! Top with tomatoes, lettuce, salsa or whatever you like on your Mexican food.

Provided by Cherie Burgett

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 52m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

cooking spray (such as Pam®)
1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
½ cup water
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (10 ounce) can refried beans
½ cup salsa
1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
15 taco shells, broken up, or more to taste
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Cook ground beef and onions in a skillet over medium heat until beef is browned, 7 to 10 minutes; drain grease. Stir in water and taco seasoning; cook, stirring often, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Add refried beans, salsa, olives, and green chiles. Cook and stir over low heat until ingredients are warmed through, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Place half of the taco shells in the bottom of the baking dish. Pour in half of the ground beef mixture; sprinkle with half of the Cheddar cheese. Repeat with remaining taco shells, ground beef mixture, and Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360 calories, Carbohydrate 20.6 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 790.6 mg, Sugar 2 g

EASY TACO CASSEROLE



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Your family is sure to enjoy this mildly spicy one-dish meal with Southwestern flair. It's quick and easy to make and fun to serve. -Flo Burtnett, Gage, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef
1 cup salsa
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 cups crushed tortilla chips
1 cup shredded Colby cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 medium tomato, chopped
2 cups shredded lettuce

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the salsa, mayonnaise and chili powder. , In an ungreased 2-qt. baking dish, layer half of the meat mixture, chips and cheeses. Repeat layers. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Just before serving, top with tomato and lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514 calories, Fat 38g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 644mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

Tips:

  • Prepare Ingredients: Before starting, ensure all ingredients are measured and ready to use. Pre-cook any meat and chop vegetables to save time during assembly.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh ingredients yield the best flavors. Choose ripe tomatoes, crisp lettuce, and flavorful cheese for an enhanced taste experience.
  • Layer Properly: Layer the ingredients in the correct order for optimal flavor and texture. Start with chips, followed by meat, beans, cheese, and toppings. This order prevents soggy chips.
  • Don't Overfill: Avoid overfilling the taco bake to ensure even cooking. If necessary, divide the mixture between two baking dishes to prevent overcrowding.
  • Cook Until Bubbling: Bake the taco bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges are slightly browned. This typically takes around 20-25 minutes.

Conclusion:

The soft taco bake is a versatile and flavorful dish that can be customized to suit various tastes and dietary preferences. With its layers of crispy chips, savory meat, hearty beans, melted cheese, and fresh toppings, this recipe promises a satisfying and crowd-pleasing meal. Whether you're hosting a party, feeding a hungry family, or simply craving a comforting dinner, the soft taco bake is sure to deliver a delightful and memorable culinary experience. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a delicious journey with this easy-to-make and utterly satisfying dish!

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