Taco Dinner Recipe
- Cook Time: 1 Hour, 30 Minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
The whole family will enjoy this taco flavored casserole.
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup crushed tortilla chips
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 2 tbsp butter OR margarine
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 package Original Taco Seasoning Mix
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 envelope yeast, rapid or quick rise
- 1/4 cup diced green onion
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (6 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
- Salsa, guacamole and/or sour cream for garnish, optional
Directions
- Brown ground beef in a large skillet until cooked through; drain. Prepare taco meat according to taco seasoning mix directions. Set aside.
- Combine 1 cup flour, undissolved yeast, sugar, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Heat milk, water and butter to very warm (120° to 130°F). Pour into flour mixture; add eggs. Beat for 30 seconds with electric mixer to combine. Increase speed to high and beat for 3 minutes.
- Stir in remaining 3/4 cup flour to make a stiff batter. Stir in cheese, bell pepper and green onion. Spoon half the batter into a greased 8 x 8-inch pan; top with taco meat. Dollop remaining batter over the taco meat. Cover with plastic wrap that has been sprayed with cooking spray and let rise in a warm, draft free place 40 minutes or until doubled.
- Top with tortilla chips. Bake in preheated 375°F oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown. Serve hot and top with salsa, guacamole and/or sour cream, if desired.
