Recipe: 1Dish Taco Bake

By HEMN.me 15 Jun, 2022 Post a Comment

Heres a one-dish family pleaser with all your favorite Mexican ingredients--salsa, cheese, taco seasoning and corn chips.

1-Dish Taco Bake Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning
Mazola Pure Cooking Spray
cup all-purpose flour
cup masa corn flour OR corn meal
2 envelopes Fleischmanns RapidRise Yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
teaspoon salt
cup very warm milk (120 degrees F to 130 degrees F)
3 tablespoons Mazola Corn Oil
1 egg
1 cup chunky salsa
1 cup shredded Mexican-style cheese
1 cup corn chips, partially crushed

How to Make 1-Dish Taco Bake

Brown ground beef and drain. Add taco seasoning and mix well.
Mix batter ingredients together in a pre-sprayed 9-1/2-inch deep dish pie plate.
Top batter with taco meat filling. Pour salsa evenly over meat; sprinkle with shredded cheese and corn chips.
Bake by placing in a COLD oven; set temperature to 350 degrees F. Bake for 30 minutes or until done.

1-Dish Taco Bake Nutritions

Calories: 534.1 calories
Carbohydrate: 41.7 g
Cholesterol: 100.9 mg
Fat: 29.4 g
Fiber: 2.2 g
Protein: 24.6 g
SaturatedFat: 10.8 g
ServingSize:
Sodium: 1223.1 mg
Sugar: 6.2 g
TransFat:
UnsaturatedFat:

1-Dish Taco Bake Reviews

I doubled everything and put it into a 9x13 pan. I also added a can of beans in chili sauce on top of the meat. Increase baking time to allow for extra size. YUM
You should try this, its really good I followed the recipe as written. Having read a couple of reviews stating the pie plate was too full, I instead used an oblong Corning Ware casserole dish. I dont know the dimensions of the dish, but it was a bit larger than the pie plate and had deeper sides. There was no issue with leaking over the edges. We served this with refried beans on the side, and sour cream on top. Delicious and easy, I will be making this again.
I made this tonight and yeah, its pretty good. The one thing that throws me is the amount of yeast...2 packs? I used a quarter of that and the "crust" was perfect.
You have to try this recipe It was easy, and delicious I thought the cornbread-like crust would be a weird combination with the -tex mex flavors in the dish, but it was great
My husband and all 7 of my children loved this dish I have been trying out different recipes and asking my children how many stars they give each recipe. My 6-year-old son said, "Mom, I give this 1,000 stars" We especially loved the crust, and I agree with the last review - make sure and use a large dish.
This was very easy to make and a hit with everyone in the family. I doubled up the recipe and added 1 can of chili beans to it. Would definitely make again
Very good, it did run over use a large pie plate. Did not put chips on top as didnt need the flavor.
Nice flavor combo with the cornbread crust. Used tortilla chips instead of corn chips. Very easy to make. I baked it in a 7x11 inch rectangle baking dish.
My hubsand and I loved this dish. It is simple and uses ingredients we regularly keep on hand. Make sure to use a deep dish pie pan as requested as it will certainly not fit in anything else.
The entire family LOVED this Even the little guys who are PICKY They ate every bite. The only thing we did differently was use the Taco Bell seasoning for the packages, boxed cornbread (way easier) and we fried homemade tortillas chips for the top. Fabulous
FAMILY FAVORITE I had made these over 5 times for my very large family.. always a hit I double the amount of ground beef for a 9x13 inch pan. I also add onions and corn to the meat. I have never put the corn chips on top. Not sure how that would taste?? But I just have a side of corn tortilla chips to eat the taco bake like a dip. Also have a side of sour cream. Truly a favorite for my 40+ people family Made it for thanksgiving and they wanted it again for christmas A hit at other get togethers also.
Good concept, lots of room for improvement. Add beans, jalapenos, corn to the corn bread, olives, lettuce, sour cream, anything really. It needs more flavor and a bigger pan it runs over so use something deeper, not a lot deeper lost about a 1/2 cup worth of food. I put a cookie sheet under it and it caught the overflow. This dish has potential so if youre creative go for it.
So GOOD I have never made a recipe that I didnt change something TILL now This is perfect the way it is
I made this in my cast iron frying pan and the bottom crust was excellant it had a nice crispy crust . I grated monteray jack cheese over the meat and used a cheddar on the top over the chips. My family loved this and I will definately make it again.
Its a good base to work off of but I found it needed a lot of additional toppings (after baking) to make it taste good. I also used only 1 packet of yeast, and it worked just fine. Also, I used a larger casserole dish as recommended by others. I served with fresh salsa, cilantro, sour cream, and avocado. Without the toppings it just tasted like seasoned meat on cornbread.
Absolutely delicious The only change I made was to skip the corn oil and use vegetable oil, simply because I didnt have any, and it turned out great My husbands co-workers were jealous of his leftovers at work the next day
A quick and easy taco dinner.
What a great dish The wife and I are looking for easy dishes that have great taste and this fit the bill. After reading the reviews, next time Ill add a can of chilli beans - we thought it did need a little more moisture. Love the cornbread but it was a tad dry. Even our son said this was a keeper. My bet is any leftovers will be gone before morning - and it wont be because of the wife or me.
Easy to make and hit a home run in my house
MUST change size of pan, a pie dish is to small. This is a great recipe tho, we used Elk instead of beef and also added one can of chili, and topped with sliced olives. You could add corn or green chilies even. Thanks for sharing it was great
Very good I took the advice of another and only used 1 packet of yeast and still thought it was a little "breadier". Next time Ill use tortillas to line the bottom.
Definitely a keeper at our house I used self rising cornbread mix as a short cut, otherwise followed the recipe as written and we loved it.
I used a gluten free corn bread box mix for the corn bread and it came out great.
So I used a foil pan, casserole size and it was perfect for this recipe. Wow This was delicious Easy to make and cleanup was a cinch. My boyfriend and I absolutely loved this dinner. I could see kids devouring this meal and I definitely will make again and again
This is a very easy quick meal. Served it with salad it was like a taco salad. Next time I will serve with black bean soup too. Good recipe.
I love it and my family did as well
This was a little salty for my tastebuds. It was good but I wish there was more of a sweetness to the cornbread to balance the saltyness from the taco meat. All in all a good recipe though.
I really liked the flavor and I also added a can of chili beans as many others have. I doubled the recipe but next time I will only use one packet of yeast. There was a little too much crust for us. I also used the taco seasoning recipe on AR and I think it makes it taste so much better.
I reduced yeast to one packet, topped batter with half pound of ground turkey mixed w/half package of taco seasoning then topped with leftover chili, a few sliced jalapenos, bbq corn chips and cheese. This was very good - whole family liked it - a little dry but much better if you top with sour cream
We made it just as the recipe read, except for using my 9X13 baking pan instead of a pie pan. It turned out perfect Everyone loved it. I will make it again soon.
I wasnt sure if we were supposed to make the ground beef as directed on the taco mix package, but that is what I did. I used a seasoning packet and the 3/4 cup of water it calls for, and let it boil then simmer for 10 minutes as called for. If I had not done this, it would have been WAY too dry. I think the recipe should be a bit more specific regarding this. EDIT: I have made this recipe at least a dozen times since I first came upon it. I double it and bake it in a 13x9" pan, but use 1 1/2lbs of beef. I use either taco-seasoned beef or sloppy joes beef. My family actually prefers this with a sloppy joe beef mixture. I do add extra salsa, and I am very careful not to overcook it. I think these 2 things help keep it moist and prevent it from being dry (as well as being sure to stick it in a cold oven, and making sure the milk is the proper temperature). We LOVE this recipe.
I was VERY disappointed in this recipe I found that the meat, cheese, and salsa got lost in the bread part of the dish. I used cornmeal (and usually love it), but this made it dry. Overall, it was a very bland, dry dish. Will definitely not make it again.
I have been making this for a couple of years now. The yeast cornbread crust is super yummy
I am thinking the quality of your salsa is important to this recipe. We loved it I doubled the recipe, but not the salsa or oil, then divided between two pie pans. One with cheese - one without for the lactose intolerant and milk allergic in the family.
Very dry; I am thinking about possibly mixing the salsa and meat rather than layering them. Maybe that would help.
The recipe has too much yeast in my opinion. I used one envelope instead and it was perfect. Added more salsa than what was needed for more of a bite but overall delicious.
This was not to my liking. WAY TOO MUCH YEAST.
Im giving this five stars because its everything the recipe says it is. Its a little heavy for me, but thats personal taste. It was very easy to make. I used the Qorn brand soy-based ground beef substitute, that worked great. ALSO I got home and realized I didnt have any quick-rise yeast. I used 1 tsp of baking soda + 1 1/2 tsp baking powder instead, and that worked just fine. The cornbread base rose well and tasted good. I made it in a 9x9 inch square baking pan and had no overflow. Were I to make this again, Id probably try less cheese and meat (or whatever) and add beans and corn, maybe some cilantro.
We made this dish for the first time today and really enjoyed the ease of preparation. Just watch that the cheese doesnt get over cooked.
This was such an easy and yummy meal, thank-you so much I did a few changes, I just added 1/2 cup onion while cooking the meat. I also added about 1/2 cup fresh tomatoes, and thats it. It was so good, I served it with sour cream. Will definetly make again, and pass recipe on
Everything tasted good except no matter what I tried, and I made this three times, the corn meal never quite baked enough. Ive finally given up and will probably not make this again.
My family loved this meal. I was in a rush when I cooked it so I left a couple things out. I didnt put the taco seasoning in the ground beef, and I forgot the egg in the batter. It was still delicious and hearty Will be making this dish again and again (with all ingredients)
Top notch My husband and daughter loved it
Family love it May add some beans and sour cream as suggested by others next time...that and double the recipe.
This was very good. I made it as stated in the recipe, except I did use a larger dish. It would have been too much for a pie dish.
This was delicious, followed exact recipe ( except only used one packet of yeast), used hot salsa and then topped with cilantro sour cream, lettuce tomatoe and green onion, so good Will definatly make this again.
Wow I just tried this recipe. What a fast, easy, fun recipe for a busy mid week meal. Serve with a salad and it is a great balanced meal for the whole family. Great for busy working folks
Two stars for being a quick easy meal to put together, one star on taste. I made the recipe exactly as called for - same brand name ingredients and everything. The result was my husband couldnt even finish the small slice I gave him. It tasted like pure yeast and taco meat - not an appetizing combination. Maybe it would be ok IF the crust was a traditional cornbread batter??? But, my family would much rather have a nacho bake with tortilla chips than this yeast flavored batter.
First of all I doubled the recipe because it sounded so good. We did not like the batter bottom at all. It was hard to explain. Corn bread might have tasted better on the bottom or just tortilla chips. The top part tastes good. I could not eat the bottom part. The overall recipe is good just not the bottom part. It is a great idea just needs something different on the bottom. Another thing I am glad I put a cookie sheet with tin foil under my pan because I would have had stuff burnt on my oven
I have made this a few times now. The first the whole family enjoyed it. I added the cheese to the familys liking. The second time I made the mistake of making the crust first and then realized I was out of taco seasoning. By the time the rest was added the crust had raised so much that the filling sunk to the bottom. Needless to say my family didnt particularly enjoy it.
Overall this was a great recipe. I like a lot of spice, so I added lots of cumin, garlic powder, season salt. Also the cornbread was a little dry. But the recipe was still great, and I would make it again and again
Delicious Will make this again and again
Wonderful Wonderful Doubled the recipe and baked in a 13x9 pan. I doctored mine a bit though. I followed the batter recipe pretty spot on. Just added an extra egg. I also chopped up a half an onion and two tomatoes and cooked it with the hamburger after the hamburger was completely cooked. I also added a layer of lettuce before the chips and cheese where put on. after it came out of the oven I gave the family the option of adding their own salsa and sour creme. This bake was a huge hit in this house:)
I doubled the recipe to fit in a 9x13 pan, but used one can of chili beans and 1 pound meat. The kids liked it, very filling. It would make a good potluck casserole.
I was very disappointed after hearing all the great reviews. Probably wont attempt again -- there are too many other recipies out there :-(
I followed the directions but made a few changes, -used only 1 packet of yeast, added 1/2 can of kidney beans, left out the salsa (as I was out), and I used crumbled tortilla chips since I didnt have any corn chips. Next time I would add chopped tomatoes or salsa and maybe a bit of sour cream when served. My kids loved it and I would surely make it again. Cant wait to have the leftovers for lunch tomorrow.
Ive made this twice now and it was really good. I was going to make this for a ladies night and had an afternoon nap planning to get up and get it ready. Well, I overslept, but it was so quick and easy it was ready on time, with rave reviews from all Excellent recipe Thanks for sharing.
Iadded about 3T sugar for a sweeter cornbread and used taco seasoning from this website (Taco Seasoning I). Only used 1 packet yeast and it turned out awesome.
Hooray My kids LOVED it, and it was soooo easy. I used leftover veggi taco meat. Instead of the corn bread topping, I used just a regular flour. Also used leftover tortilla chips (which I was happy to have a use for instead of them going stale). Very tasty.
WAYYY Too much yeast. The fritos were soggy for leftovers. Next time Im going to use less yeast, and put the fritos on separately. Other than that, pretty tasty
Im a cook at a childcare facility, and my kids LOVED this. Its an incredibly easy recipe, and takes no time to make. A+
Tasted good but it was vary bread like
This was GREAT I doubled the recipe and put it in my lasagna pan. I added corn on top of the meat before I put the salsa and cheese on. I didnt put the corn chips on, I put them on the side and just added them when we put the food on our plate because I knew we would have leftovers and I didnt think the corn chips would be very good warmed up and soggy. Will be making this again
Made this a hour ago and I gotta say it turned out awesome Was absolutely delicious. The extra step that FindGreatRecipes.Net gave me definitely improved this from the last time I made it.
We loved this. Super easy, super yummy. This will be making it on our rotation
I made with a cornmeal mix and maybe that was why my crust was a little dry, but it was still really good. Topped with lettuce and taco sauce on our plates. Very good.
I didnt like the idea of cooking the cornbread with the rest. I guess if your family could finish in one sitting, that would work. I didnt and I am glad I didnt. I felt this needed more to it.
Yummy my husband loved this
This was much easier to make than I thought it would be and my husband and daughter liked it fairly well. I think next time I will add more vegetables to it - maybe some black beans and some sauteed red pepper, to make it a little healthier. Thanks
I doubled everything like was suggested..it leaked over the dish when cooking. I didnt like it very much. the kids and husband liked it OK, I guess..I wouldnt make it again.
Made this a hour ago and I gotta say it turned out awesome Was absolutely delicious. The extra step that FindGreatRecipes.Net gave me definitely improved this from the last time I made it.
We liked this as a quick night dinner. My husband didnt like it without sour cream on top, but with it he ate it just fine. I did double all ingredients EXCEPT the yeast and the crust/bread turned out great. Baked it about 40 minutes in a 9x13 pan.
This was one freakin simple recipe to make I doubled it and baked it in a 9X13 cassrole dish....turned out perfect Search for homemade taco seasoning on this site and its a taste of Mexican / American...or Canadian, depending on where you live. Wouldnt change a thing. Great low budget meal.
This dish reminded me of something my mom used to make for my high school football team nights and was delicious. Be sure to use a bigger pan than what it says otherwise it will spill over.
I doubled the recipe including the yeast. This made too strong a yeasty taste. No one would eat it. But the idea is great, so im going to try again using 3 envelopes of yeast rather than 4. I hope this solves it because it sounds so good
1 of my kids liked this, the other 2 did not. The one who liked it called it "taco cake" which pretty much describes the taste and consistency of the cornbread "crust". I thought it was pretty bad: dry meat, dry cornbread, flavorless. Next time, Ill just make tacos.
Only add half the yeast For more flavor I topped with lettuce, tomatos, and sour cream.
Edible, but dry and blah. Next time, Ill just do cornbread with chili.
Three starts because this dish was quite dry. I wondered how it could be possible to get the crust cooked. But it did The crust reminded me of couscous. Thats why my husband didnt like it, and I did. For seasoning I used the taco Seasoning 1 from this site. Very good Will not make this taco bake again.
Eh. I think that with refried beans, as someone else suggested, that this dish would be way better. Also, its a bit much for a main dish. Would be better for a potluck as a side.
YUM Very good. I had no soft shell tacos and not enough hard shell tacos but wanted some mexican...remembered seeing this recipe. Yummy. A+ Will make again. I added corn kernals to my cornmeal mix. It was a touch dry, but was fixed by adding taco sauce (really good with it) and green/red salsa to it afterwards. Next time, I may pump up the veggies (beans, peppers, etc.).
Very quick and easy meal I made the taco meat the night before to save on time the next day. Kids both ate it too which is a plus.
Good, but was not good reheated for leftovers.
I did not care for the crust in this. I thought it was very bland and a bit too thick. Maybe dividing the dough or omitting it all together and substituting it with crecent rolls would be better.
I was surprised that even my husband (not a corn or cornmeal fan) really enjoyed this. Im giving it 4 stars because the fam all said I could make it again, but they werent begging to have it back. Good recipe Im sure Ill use over and over.
This is a great recipe for something quick to whip up for dinner. I used a deep dish pie plate and it didnt overflow, came out perfect.
My family really liked this. I used the cornbread recipe on the package of Indian Head corn meal, except I used all cornmeal and no flour, baking powder instead of yeast, 2 eggs. The cornbread was moist. I also used an extra 1/2 cup of cheese and skipped the chips. A 10 inch, deep dish pie plate held everything, but I baked it on a cookie sheet just in case. Everyone said this was a keeper
I have made this recipe almost ten times now... Love it Forget the yeast, its not important. You can make the cornbread as the box indicates, and use that for the crust without the added ngredients, if you wish. I add salsa to the top before baking, so the favors soak in better. DEFINITELY serve with sour cream
Easy and tastes good
It was "OK".... one of those once-in-a-while type of dishes. Not that great as leftovers (soggy).
Very easy and tasty I used a packaged corn bread mix and prepared it as directed. After reading other reviews, I used a corning wear casserole dish instead of a pie plate. Kids like it too
I MADE THIS FOR SUPPER LAST NIGHT. WE ALL REALLY LOVED IT. I WAS NOT PLEASED WITH THE DOUGH.I ALSO ADDED A CAN OF BEANS TO STRETCH IT A BIT. COOKING TIME HAD TO BE INCREASED. THINK I WILL USE 1/2 RECIPE FOR CORNBREAD NEXT TIME.
I did not care for this recipe.
I added minced onion and crushed Fritos to the dough and I let it rise and baked the dough for 15 minutes before adding the filling, then finished baking. I also used beans and corn rather than ground beef. Avocado was nice as one of the toppings. Everyone loved it and wanted the recipe.
This was just okay. The flavor was not as strong as I would have liked.
My family of 5 love it, especially my picky 5 year old son.
The crust is a great base, but I made it as written and found that the ratio between crust & toppings wasnt balanced. Next time I will add more toppings, but I will definitely make it again.
This is one of my familys favorites I could say we were having this every night and they wouldnt complain.
My family and I love this dish