
This Taco Casserole is a cheesy, beefy, and flavor-packed dish that’s perfect for taco night! Made with layers of seasoned ground beef, crispy tortilla chips, melted cheese, and your favorite taco toppings, this easy one-pan dinner is a crowd-pleaser. Whether you’re serving it for a weeknight meal or a game-day feast, this casserole will have everyone coming back for seconds!
🥄 Ingredients
For the Casserole:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade)
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies (like Rotel)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Mexican blend, or your favorite)
- 3 cups tortilla chips, crushed
- ½ cup sour cream
Optional Toppings:
- Diced tomatoes
- Sliced jalapeños
- Chopped cilantro
- Avocado or guacamole
- Extra sour cream
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Prep the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Step 2: Cook the Beef
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and diced onion over medium heat until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in the taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, and salsa. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 3: Assemble the Casserole
- Spread half of the crushed tortilla chips on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Layer half of the beef mixture over the chips.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheese over the beef layer.
- Repeat with another layer of tortilla chips, beef mixture, and cheese.
Step 4: Bake
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Step 5: Serve & Enjoy!
- Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes, then dollop with sour cream and sprinkle with your favorite toppings!
🍽 Tips for the Best Taco Casserole
✔️ Use ground turkey or shredded chicken for a lighter version.
✔️ Swap out tortilla chips for flour or corn tortillas for a layered enchilada-style casserole.
✔️ Make it ahead! Assemble the casserole in advance, cover, and refrigerate until ready to bake.
✔️ Add heat with extra jalapeños, hot sauce, or spicy salsa.
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