Ortega Taco Bake

Karen=^..^='s Note:

This came from a bottle of Ortega Taco Sauce. I have been holding onto to this little 2 by 3 inch label with the recipe on it for years, so I figured I better post it before I lose it! If I don't have taco shells, sometimes I use broken tortilla chips. I did tweak it to our tastes a bit. We really enjoy it...hope you do, too.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 cup ortega thick & smooth taco sauce
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 12 white taco shells or 12 yellow taco shells, broken,divided
• 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese or 8 ounces Mexican blend cheese

Garnish suggestions

• chopped tomato
• sliced green onion
• sour cream
• sliced jalapeno

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375*.
2. Grease 11 x 7 inch baking dish.
3. Cook beef and onion until beef is browned; drain.
4. Stir in taco sauce, water, chiles and seasoning mix.
5. Cook over low heat for 3 to 4 minutes.
6. Layer half of broken shells on bottom of baking dish.
7. Cover with half of meat mixture; sprinkle with 1 cup of cheese.
8. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
9. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly.

Reviews

[sherry1246]

Very good and easy.

[Vamy]

This is delicious! One of my family's favorites!

[QueSiDia]

Made this tonight and it was great. I did not have any taco sauce so instead used a can of diced tomatoes and chilies. It's a keeper.