Taco Casserole
This cheesy and hearty Taco Casserole is packed with bold Tex-Mex flavor, layers of crushed tortilla chips, seasoned ground beef, beans, and melty cheese. It’s a perfect one-pan dinner that’s family-friendly, super comforting, and so easy to customize. Just assemble, bake, and enjoy a delicious fiesta right from your oven!
Servings: 6
Calories: 768kcal
Equipment
- Skillet large
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- Mixing spoon or spatula
- Measuring Spoons optional, if seasoning is added
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef lean
- 2 cups salsa
- 16 oz chili beans 1 can, drained
- 3 cups tortilla chips crushed
- 2 cups sour cream
- 2 oz black olives 1 can, sliced and drained
- ½ cup green onions chopped
- ½ cup Cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until browned and fully cooked (about 8–10 minutes).
- Add salsa to the skillet, stir, reduce heat, and simmer for about 20 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in the drained chili beans and cook for a few more minutes until heated through.
- In the prepared baking dish, layer the crushed tortilla chips evenly on the bottom.
- Spoon the beef and bean mixture over the chips, then spread the sour cream on top.
- Sprinkle the black olives, green onions, and chopped tomatoes over the sour cream.
- Top everything with shredded Cheddar cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
- Serve hot and enjoy this cheesy taco goodness!
Notes
- You can swap the ground beef for ground turkey or even shredded chicken if you prefer.
- For added flavor, mix in taco seasoning while browning the meat!
Nutrition
Calories: 768kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 1590mg | Potassium: 1003mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1119IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 277mg | Iron: 4mg