Description
This Taco Casserole is a delicious and easy meal that the whole family will love. Layers of seasoned ground beef, beans, corn, and cheese baked to perfection, topped with your favorite taco toppings.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup water
Additional Layers:
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 cups crushed tortilla chips
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Optional Toppings:
- sour cream
- chopped cilantro
- sliced green onions
- diced avocado
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the beef: In a skillet, cook the ground beef until browned. Add onion and garlic, cook until soft. Stir in taco seasoning and water, simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add ingredients: Add black beans, tomatoes, corn, and salsa. Heat through.
- Layer the casserole: In a baking dish, layer half of tortilla chips, beef mixture, and half of the cheese. Repeat layers.
- Bake: Bake for 20 minutes until cheese is melted. Let cool slightly before serving. Top with desired toppings.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef.
- For a spicier version, add chopped jalapeños or use hot salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
