Description
This Easy Taco Casserole Recipe blends the rich flavors of taco ingredients into a hearty dish that’s perfect for any dinner. It’s quick to prepare and packed with deliciousness, making it a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 medium onion chopped
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 cups crushed Doritos
- 1 (14 ounce) can black beans drained & rinsed
- 1 (12 ounce) can corn drained
- 1 (15.5 ounce) jar salsa
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- optional toppings (tomatoes
- cilantro
- scallions
- avocado
- black olives
- sour cream
- lettuce)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and ground beef, cooking until the beef is browned and the onions are soft.
- Stir in the chili powder, garlic powder, and ground cumin. Cook for an additional minute, then remove from heat.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the beef mixture with the black beans, corn, salsa, and 1 cup of the shredded cheese. Mix well.
- In a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, layer half of the crushed Doritos, followed by the beef mixture, and top with the remaining Doritos and the remaining cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
- Serve hot with optional toppings as desired.
Notes
Feel free to customize the toppings to your preference. This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated, making it an excellent option for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 510 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
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