Description
This Cheesy Beef Nacho Casserole is a Tex-Mex delight that is perfect for any occasion. Layers of seasoned beef, beans, cheese, and tortilla chips baked to perfection and topped with all your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
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For the Casserole:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 (1 oz) packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chiles (like Rotel)
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups tortilla chips (lightly crushed)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- Sliced jalapeños, diced tomatoes, and green onions for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook Beef Mixture: In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion until browned. Add taco seasoning, water, tomatoes with chiles, and black beans. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Layer Casserole: Spread half of the tortilla chips in the dish. Layer with half of beef mixture, sour cream, and cheeses. Repeat layers. Top with olives if using.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly. Let rest for 5 minutes. Top with jalapeños, tomatoes, green onions, and cilantro before serving if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey for a lighter version.
- For extra heat, use pepper jack cheese and spicy diced tomatoes.
- Serve with guacamole or extra sour cream on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
