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Crunchy Taco Bake

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Submitted by carfan 91

Layers of seasoned ground beef, canned chili, and melted cheddar stacked between crunchy corn chips. This microwave taco bake is on the table in 40 minutes flat.

YIELD

4 servings

PREP

20 min

COOK

20 min

READY

40 min

When Tuesday night hits and nobody wants to stand over the stove, this taco bake has your back.

Seasoned ground beef and canned chili get layered between crushed corn chips, then blanketed with melted cheddar, all in the microwave. No preheating, no waiting, no stress.

Top it off with shredded lettuce and your favorite salsa for a full taco experience without the mess of individual shells crumbling everywhere.

Chef Tips

  • Drain the ground beef well after cooking so the corn chips stay crunchy underneath
  • Use a spicier canned chili if you want more heat, or toss in diced jalapeños
  • Swap corn chips for crushed tortilla chips depending on what’s in the pantry
  • Let it sit for 2 minutes after microwaving so the cheese sets up slightly before serving

Ingredients

1 453.6
POUND G GROUND BEEF
½ 118
CUP ML ONIONS
chopped
1 1
CAN CAN CHILI, CANNED
with beans, hot *
1 1
CAN CAN TOMATO SAUCE *
1 1
CAN CAN TOMATO PASTE
1 ½ 7.5
TEASPOONS ML CHILI POWDER
½ 2.5
TEASPOON ML SALT
2 473
CUPS ML CORN CHIP
coarsley crushed *
1 237
CUP ML CHEDDAR CHEESE *

Directions

Crumble ground beef in a 2 quart casserole.

Add onions; microwave on high for 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir to break up meat. Drain. Stir in chili with BEANS, tomato sauce, tomato paste, chili powder and salt.

Microwave on high for 6 to 8 minutes.

Sprinkle 1 cup of corn chips in 8×8 inch baking dish .

Spoon meat mixture over chips.

Top with remaining corn chips.

Sprinkle with cheese.

Microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes. Serve with lettuce and salsa.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 178g (6.3 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 346 48% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 98mg 33%
Sodium 446mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 5%
Dietary Fiber 3g 13%
Sugars g
Protein 60g
Vitamin A 22% Vitamin C 32%
Calcium 6% Iron 27%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber
 
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