Description
Taco Casserole is a crowd-pleasing dish that combines seasoned ground beef, zesty salsa, and gooey cheese into one comforting meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or game nights, this layered casserole bursts with flavor and is sure to become a family favorite. Topped with crunchy tortilla chips and fresh green onions, it’s as delightful to the eyes as it is to the palate. Easy to customize, this recipe fits various dietary preferences, making it an ideal choice for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 cup medium salsa
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups crushed tortilla chips
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked and drain excess grease. Stir in taco seasoning according to package instructions.
- Add salsa and black beans; mix well and simmer for a few minutes.
- Layer half the beef mixture in the baking dish, sprinkle with half the cheese, then add a layer of crushed tortilla chips.
- Repeat layering with remaining beef mixture, cheese, and top with extra tortilla chips.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Let rest for 10 minutes before garnishing with sour cream and green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 casserole (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg