Crunchy Taco Bake

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Mexican

A flavorful and crunchy taco bake combining seasoned ground beef, beans, and cheese layered with corn chips for a satisfying family-friendly meal with bold Tex-Mex flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 cup chopped onions or 2 tablespoons onion flakes
  • 15 oz can chili with beans
  • 15 oz can tomato sauce
  • 6 oz can tomato paste
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups crushed corn chips
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Crumble ground beef into a 2-quart casserole or medium bowl. Add chopped onions or onion flakes.
  2. Microwave at High, 4 to 6 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink, stirring halfway through.
  3. Drain excess fat. Stir in chili with beans, tomato sauce, tomato paste, chili powder, and salt.
  4. Microwave at High, 6 to 8 minutes or until heated through and flavors are blended.
  5. Sprinkle 1 cup of crushed corn chips evenly in an 8 x 8-inch baking dish.
  6. Spoon the meat mixture over the chips.
  7. Top with remaining crushed corn chips.
  8. Sprinkle shredded Cheddar cheese on top.
  9. Microwave at High, 1 to 2 minutes or until the cheese melts.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

491 kcal 25% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 18.9g 38% DV
Total Fat 30g 38% DV
Carbs 45.4g 17% DV
Fiber 12.5g 45% DV
Sugar 7.6g 15% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10930.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 1061.8mg 23% DV
Cholesterol 46.8mg 16% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 485.5mcg 54% DV
Vitamin C 8.2mg 9% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 337mg 26% DV
Iron 7.4mg 41% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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