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 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, drained
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 8 ounces shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 (18 ounce) package corn tortilla chips

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a medium skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef and drain fat. Add the diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, water, sour cream and taco seasoning mix. Let simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
• In the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish, place a layer of tortilla chips. Cover with a layer of the meat mixture then a layer of cheese. Repeat this process until the last layer is cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly.