Description
Easy Taco Casserole is a delightful, crowd-pleasing dish that brings together the best taco flavors in a simple yet satisfying recipe. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this casserole combines savory ground beef, zesty spices, crunchy Doritos, and gooey melted cheese. With customizable toppings like fresh tomatoes, avocado, and sour cream, this dish caters to everyone’s taste buds. Quick to prepare and easy to serve, it’s a family favorite that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
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- 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 (Nacho Cheese flavor)
- 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 (or cheddar), divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat; add ground beef and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in chopped onion, chili powder, garlic powder, and cumin; cook until onions are soft.
- Layer crushed Doritos in a 9×13 casserole dish.
- Drain excess fat from the skillet; mix in black beans, corn, salsa, and half of the cheese until heated through.
- Spoon the beef mixture over Doritos; top with remaining cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes until warm and melty.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 182g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg