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Best Taco Casserole

Best Taco Casserole: 5 Layers of Comfort You’ll Love


  • Author: Yale Zapata
  • Total Time: 75 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Best Taco Casserole recipe that combines layers of beef, beans, and cheese for a delicious meal.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 cups salsa
  • 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans, drained
  • 3 cups tortilla chips, crushed
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 1 (2 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
  • ½ cup chopped green onion
  • ½ cup chopped fresh tomato
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Gather all ingredients.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9×13-baking dish with cooking spray.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 8 to 10 minutes.
  4. Stir in salsa, reduce heat, and simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Stir in beans; cook until heated through.
  5. Spread crushed tortilla chips over the bottom of the baking dish; spoon beef mixture on top. Spread sour cream over beef, then sprinkle olives, green onion, and tomatoes on top. Cover with Cheddar cheese.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes.
  7. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • This casserole can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
  • Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings.
  • For a spicier version, add jalapeños.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: taco casserole, easy casserole, beef casserole, Mexican casserole