Easy Taco Bake Recipe

Slice of taco pie on a white plate topped with lettuce and chopped tomatoes.

5 from 2 votes

This taco bake can be made in about 30 minutes with only 5 ingredients! Plus, it has all your favorite taco flavors like ground beef, salsa, and cheddar cheese. You'll love how simple it is to make and how delicious it tastes!

Prep Time10

Cook Time17

Total Time32

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings:

Calories: 504kcal

Author: Lynda - Southern Kissed

Equipment

10-inch pie plate

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
¾ cup salsa
2 tbsp taco seasoning
8 ounce crescent rolls
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Optional Toppings

1 cup shredded lettuce
1 cup tomatoes diced
¼ cup jalapeno slices
1 medium avocado sliced
¼ cup sour cream
1 cup salsa

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375° Fahrenheit.
In a large skillet on medium heat, cook ground beef until it is no longer pink. Add salsa and taco seasoning and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Unroll crescent rolls and press over the bottom and sides of a 10-inch pie plate.
Spoon ground beef mixture over crescent roll pie crust. Sprinkle pie with Cheddar cheese.
Bake pie for 15 to 17 minutes or until the crust turns golden brown and the cheese has melted. Remove from oven and allow the pie to cool for 5 minutes.
Top pie with shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes.

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Notes

You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef or use meatless crumbles to make a vegetarian option.

For added texture, add a layer of crushed Doritos or tortilla chips to the top of the pie before baking.

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