Step 1: Preheat and Prep

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a round springform, cake pan, or casserole dish with cooking spray.

Step 2: Cook the Beef Mixture

In a skillet over medium heat:

• Brown the ground beef and onion until the beef is no longer pink.

• Drain off excess grease.

• Stir in taco seasoning and cook according to package directions (usually adding water and simmering until thickened).

Step 3: Assemble the Layers

Here’s how to build your layered taco bake:

1. Layer 1:

   • 1 tortilla

   • Spread ⅓ of the refried beans

   • Add ⅓ of the meat mixture

   • Sprinkle with cheese

2. Layer 2:

   • 1 tortilla

   • Add ½ of the cooked rice

   • Spoon over ½ of the salsa

   • Add ½ of the corn

   • Top with cheese

3. Layer 3:

   • 1 tortilla

   • Spread another ⅓ of the beans

   • Add ⅓ of the meat

   • Sprinkle cheese

4. Layer 4:

   • 1 tortilla

   • Spread final ⅓ of beans

   • Add remaining meat

   • Add leftover corn, rice, and salsa

   • Top generously with cheese

Step 4: Bake It

• Cover the pan tightly with foil.

• Bake at 350°F for 40 minutes.

• Uncover and bake an additional 10–15 minutes to brown the top.

Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing. This makes it easier to serve neat portions.