Description

Get ready to fall in love with the ultimate comfort food—Layered Taco Bake! This hearty and flavorful dish is everything you crave from your favorite tacos, but stacked in warm, cheesy, oven-baked layers. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, easy dinner party option, or as a fun twist on taco night, it’s bursting with bold taco seasoning, melty cheddar cheese, and creamy refried beans—all tucked between soft tortillas. Topped with sour cream, fresh tomatoes, and cilantro, it’s a mouthwatering crowd-pleaser that delivers all the satisfaction of tacos in a casserole-style format. Whether you’re looking for quick breakfast leftovers, easy dinner ideas, or a family-friendly meal, this easy recipe is guaranteed to become a household favorite.

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 packet taco seasoning
1/2 cup water
1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 (16 oz) can refried beans
6 medium flour tortillas
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup chopped fresh tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Non-stick spray or a bit of oil (for greasing dish)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish.
In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
Add taco seasoning and water to the skillet, stir to combine, and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
Stir in diced tomatoes with green chilies and refried beans. Mix until well combined and heated through.
Layer two tortillas at the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Spread 1/3 of the meat and bean mixture over the tortillas, then sprinkle with 1/3 of the cheese.
Repeat layers two more times: tortillas, meat mixture, cheese.
Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Let it rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
Top with sour cream, chopped tomatoes, green onions, and cilantro before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes