By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 11, 2026
Serves 4
947 cal · 40 min
Beef Taco Bake
Recipe GLPRe6dc17e443eb37
A hearty one-dish bake that combines seasoned ground beef with tomato soup, salsa, and soft tortilla pieces bound together with melted cheddar cheese. Baked until bubbly and golden, this comforting main course brings Mexican-inspired flavors to your dinner table in just 40 minutes.
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Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup
1 cup chunky salsa
1/2 cup milk
6 flour tortillas (8-inch), cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, stirring frequently to break it into smaller pieces, until it is fully browned and no pink remains, about 5–7 minutes. Drain off any excess fat using a slotted spoon or by tilting the pan.
Add the condensed tomato soup, salsa, milk, tortilla pieces, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese to the skillet with the browned beef. Stir everything together until well combined, about 1–2 minutes.
Transfer the beef and tortilla mixture to a 2-quart shallow baking dish, spreading it in an even layer. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil or a lid.
Place the covered baking dish in a preheated 400°F oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the mixture is heated through and bubbling around the edges.
Remove the baking dish from the oven and uncover it. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Return to the oven uncovered for 2–3 minutes, or just until the cheese melts. Let rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Comments
Every ingredient is a standard stock item at every major Charlotte chain—ground beef, condensed tomato soup, jarred salsa, milk, flour tortillas, and cheddar cheese are genuinely on the shelf at Harris Teeter, Kroger, Walmart, and ALDI—so there's no special trip required. The cost per serving lands around $2.50-3.00 depending on beef price and cheese quality, making it reasonable for a weeknight family meal. The stated 40 minutes is honest if you brown the beef and assemble quickly, though account for 5 extra minutes if the oven preheats slow. This is a no-fuss casserole that reheats well and serves four comfortably with minimal hands-on attention, though it skews toward comfort-food rather than nutritious.
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