Easy Taco Casserole

Easy Taco Casserole
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    35 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    50 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    667

Transform ordinary taco night into a fiesta of flavors with this effortless taco casserole! Layers of seasoned ground beef, zesty salsa, and melty cheeses are nestled between crispy tortilla chips for a comforting and crowd-pleasing meal.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    12 g
  • Cholesterol
    90 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    24 g
  • Saturated Fat
    14 g
  • Sodium
    690 mg
  • Sugar
    3 g
  • Fat
    38 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook and stir ground beef until browned and crumbly, approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Drain off any excess grease. Stir in the salsa, chopped onion, mayonnaise, chili powder, and cumin. Remove from heat. (10 minutes)

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03 Step

Recipe View In a 2-quart casserole dish, spread half of the ground beef mixture evenly across the bottom. Top with 1 cup of crushed tortilla chips, followed by half of the Cheddar cheese and half of the Monterey Jack cheese. Repeat these layers with the remaining ground beef mixture, tortilla chips, Cheddar cheese, and Monterey Jack cheese. Cover the casserole dish tightly with aluminum foil. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the casserole is heated through. Remove the foil during the last 5 minutes of baking to allow the cheese to brown slightly. (30 minutes)

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a can of drained and rinsed black beans or corn to the ground beef mixture.
Feel free to adjust the amount of chili powder to suit your preferred level of spice.
To prevent the tortilla chips from becoming soggy, you can lightly toast them in the oven before layering them into the casserole.
Serve with your favorite taco toppings such as shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole, or a drizzle of hot sauce.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.4/ 5 ( 222 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (6)
  • Maudie Steuber

    Kids enjoyed it so much. I have to add more chips next time for more texture.

  • Wiley Rath

    I've made this several times now. Sometimes I add a can of diced tomatoes to the beef mixture for extra moisture.

  • Chauncey Strosin

    A great recipe for a busy weeknight. I appreciate how simple it is to adjust to my family's taste.

  • Tressa Marvin

    I followed the recipe exactly and it came out perfectly. Will definitely make this again!

  • Kiana Jerde

    I made this for a potluck and it was gone in minutes! I used a spicier salsa and everyone raved about it.

  • Trace Altenwerth

    This was so easy and my family loved it! I added a layer of refried beans and it was a hit.

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