📝 Description
This High-Protein Cheesy Tortilla Meat Bake is layered with seasoned meat, gooey cheese, and tortillas baked until golden and bubbly. It’s hearty, satisfying, and perfect for meal prep or feeding a hungry crowd.
😋 Flavor & Experience
Think taco-meets-lasagna: juicy seasoned beef, melty cheese, and soft baked tortillas with crispy edges. Every bite is rich, cheesy, and packed with protein.
🛒 Ingredients
500 g (1 lb) lean ground beef or turkey
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp cumin
½ tsp chili powder
Salt & black pepper to taste
1 cup salsa or tomato sauce
1½ cups shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
4 medium tortillas
1 cup cottage cheese or Greek yogurt (for extra protein)
1 tbsp olive oil
Optional toppings: jalapeños, green onions, sour cream
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
Cook the meat
Heat olive oil in a skillet. Cook onion and garlic until softened. Add ground meat and seasonings; cook until browned.
Add sauce
Stir in salsa or tomato sauce and simmer for 3–4 minutes.
Layer the bake
In a greased baking dish:
Add tortilla layer
Spread meat mixture
Add cottage cheese/Greek yogurt
Sprinkle cheese
Repeat layers.
Top with cheese
Finish with extra shredded cheese on top.
Bake
Bake at 190°C (375°F) for 20–25 minutes until hot and bubbly.
Serve
Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
⏱️ Time
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 25 min | Total: 40 min
🔥 Nutrition (approx per serving)
Kcal: 480 | Protein: 38g | Servings: 6
