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Taco Bake I

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"This is a wonderful Tex-Mex dish to serve to guests or your family. Serve with tortilla chips." — Leslie

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1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans

1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

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Directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C).
In a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground beef, and drain fat. Mix in dry taco seasoning.
Spoon browned meat into a 9x13 inch glass baking dish. Spoon a layer of refried beans over meat, then salsa. Top with shredded cheese.
Bake about 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 25 mins
READY IN 40 mins

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Gone in minutes! Family loved this. I didn't put tortillas on bottom in fear of becoming soggy.Added jalapenos on just 1/2 the side over salsa for my son who loves heat. Served with bowls of shredded lettuce, chopped tomatos, sour cream, guacamole, and the SCOOP tortilla chips! No silverware even needed for this quick and easy dish. You can also spoon some on a flour tortilla and roll it up like a burrito. Thanks for the great recipe!

—kathleen

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Nov 26, 2007

this was pretty basic. i added a poblano, onion and garlic to the meat. i also spread the beans on the bottom of the dish rather than trying to put it over the meat. I wish I would have made rice and put that as a layer in there. I topped it with shredded lettuce, black olives, sc and cilantro

—DMS2003

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Mar 05, 2008

While the meat cooked, I made a package of yellow rice and used that as a layer for a little more "substance". Being 8 months pregnant and craving something mexican, this hit the spot!

—CAT31302

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Sep 11, 2003

Tasty and simple to make. I put chopped fresh tomatoes and sour cream on top and served with torilla chips. Also served a salad and had a complete meal. The next day, we cut small pieces, approx. 1" x 3", heated them in the microwave, then placed them on large tortilla wraps, sprinkled a little cheddar cheese, tomatoes and sour cream, rolled them up and had instant burritos. They were even better this way!

—BABSKITCHEN

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Sep 11, 2003

Quick and easy dinner that takes few ingredients and little effort.

—GINAH1

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Apr 16, 2008

This is really great and easy. I layer it with flour tortillas by spreading the tortilla with the beans and then start the layering process ending with cheese on top. You can add corn or black olives for more variety.

—giraffe30082

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Apr 16, 2008

great recipe. you can easily lighten this recipe, substituting ground turkey. layer with corn tortillas,adds more flavor and fiber. freezes well.

—laura

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Apr 16, 2008

So good and easy too! Top with sour cream and black olives. AWESOME! I have to make a suggestion though. Don't use the prepackaged taco seasoning. You've gotta try the recipe for "taco seasoning I" from this sight. IT MAKES IT!!

—joey

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Nutrition

Calories
413 kcal
21%

Carbohydrates
15.4 g
5%

Cholesterol
93 mg
31%

Fat
26.9 g
41%

Fiber
3.9 g
15%

Protein
25.9 g
52%

Sodium
1037 mg
41%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Taco Bake I

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 413
Calories from Fat: 243

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26.9g 41 %
Saturated Fat 12.7g 64 %
Cholesterol 93mg 31 %
Sodium 1037mg 41 %
** Potassium 561mg 16 %
Total Carbohydrates 15.4g 5 %
Dietary Fiber 3.9g 15 %
Protein 25.9g 52 %
Sugars 2.7g
Vitamin A 8 %
Vitamin C 7 %
Calcium 32 %
Iron 29 %
** Thiamin 8 %
** Niacin 71 %
** Vitamin B6 26 %
** Magnesium 18 %
** Folate 11 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.