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[intro]Hash Brown Ranchero Taco Bake is an easy, Mexican hashbrown casserole. This hashbrown and ground beef casserole use taco bell ranchero sauce.

This recipe for taco bake will become a new family favorite. You will love how easy this Mexican hash brown casserole is.[/intro]

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Cooking On A Budget

Sometimes the best recipes come from being on a budget. Personally, I know all about cooking on a budget. So I can verify that budget cooking does produce tasty recipes.

When I first came up with this recipe for taco bake, I was on a very tight budget. I was craving taco flavoring but had to make do with what I had in my kitchen. Running to store to buy food was not an option.

Hash Brown Ground Beef Casserole

Casserole recipes are perfect for being on a budget. Doing a hash brown ground beef casserole was perfect for to make it into a Mexican hash brown casserole. All you need was the right flavor.

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Hash Brown Ranchero Taco Bake

This recipe for taco bake foods does not look pretty. Yet this Mexican hash brown casserole tastes amazing. If you want to get real many Mexican foods do not look pretty, but the taste is outstanding.

I used taco bell ranchero sauce to give this easy taco bake flavor. In fact, you could say that this hash brown ground beef casserole is like a Mexican hash.

Cooking Tip:

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A quick stint in a dry skillet over medium heat wakes dry spices up and releases their oils, which means your paprika will taste a lot more paprika-y. Use whole spices, watch the pan like a hawk, and stir constantly until the spices are fragrant, then transfer to a plate to cool before using. – Source: Epicurious

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The flavors in this Hash Brown Ranchero Taco Bake blend so well together. Plus this Hash Brown Ranchero Taco Bake is budget friendly, but very filling, which is a huge plus.

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Hash Brown Ranchero Taco Bake on brown plate on weathered blue table

Looking for an easy taco casserole? This Hash Brown Ranchero Taco Bake is an easy, Mexican hashbrown casserole.

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Yield: serves 6

Hash Brown Ranchero Taco Bake Recipe

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Hash Brown Ranchero Taco Bake is an easy, Mexican hashbrown casserole. This hashbrown and ground beef casserole use taco bell ranchero sauce

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8 Frozen Hash Browns Patties
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 envelop of taco seasoning
  • 1 cup of fresh garden salsa
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 2 cups Mexican shredded cheese
  • 1/4 cup Taco Bell Ranchero Sauce
  • sour cream for garnish

Instructions

  1. Spray a baking dish with cooking spray and pre heat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. On the bottom the baking dish, place in a single layer the hash browns. I did cut a few so they fit nicely.
  3. Fry up the ground meat and add the taco seasoning. Cook the meat according to the taco seasoning directions.
  4. After the taco meat is done, place the meat on top the hash browns.
  5. Put a layer of the garden fresh salsa on top the taco meat.
  6. Sprinkle on the green onions
  7. Top the whole thing with the shredded cheese.
  8. Place dollops of the Ranchero sauce op top the cheese.
  9. Cover with foil and bake in the oven for about 1 hour.
  10. Take out the oven, let site for about 5 minutes, then serve it up and garnish with some sour cream and ENJOY!

Nutrition Information:


Amount Per Serving: Calories: 0Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgCarbohydrates: 0gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 0g

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Dianne Martin

Saturday 17th of February 2018

I am making this seductive recipe today! I am using frozen Potatoes O'Brian. Already has peppers & onion in it. Used a a spicy cilantro salsa. SMELLS DIVINE!

Deanna

Saturday 17th of February 2018

I am glad it smells so good!! Oh, Hmmm I like the idea of the Obrien potatoes! (Admit sometimes I do hate chopping onions LOL, so all for a shortcut!)

Nan

Sunday 19th of July 2015

I wish I had your confidence. I am short, fat and mainly deaf. So, I usually veg at home. The one good thing in my life is my grandchildren. So very, very glad you are who you have become. It's not easy being tormented all your life because of who you are to other people.

Deanna Samaan

Sunday 2nd of August 2015

It takes time to build confidence, 10 years ago I didnt have this type of confidence, one day I just but the bullet and and it built it from there :)

Mary Frances

Thursday 9th of July 2015

Thanks for sharing your story. Children can be cruel. I'm glad you've come so far and were able to develop such a strong sense of confidence and wonderful personality. That recipe sounds delicious!

Deanna Samaan

Sunday 2nd of August 2015

Thank you so much, your right, kids can be cruel, truthfully, in a way my experiences help shape who I am :)

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