Taco Bake

Total Time

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 30 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Jan. 13, 2023
Taco Bake is a specialty of Marlene Logan's in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Her hearty dish is perfect for a hungry family or to serve to company.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 package (1-1/4 ounces) taco seasoning
  • 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 1 package (8 ounce) shell macaroni, cooked and drained
  • 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Directions

  1. In a skillet, brown ground beef and onion over medium heat; drain. Add the water, taco seasoning and tomato sauce; mix. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in macaroni, chiles and 1-1/2 cups of cheese. Pour into a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 380 calories, 20g fat (12g saturated fat), 90mg cholesterol, 1205mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 26g protein.