Taco Casserole
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this cheesy Taco Casserole, a delightful blend of spiced ground beef, crunchy tortilla chips, and gooey cheddar cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or spontaneous gatherings, this dish transforms dinner into a vibrant celebration. With layers of flavor and customizable ingredients, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that will have your family asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup sweet corn (canned or frozen)
- 3 cups tortilla chips
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream (for topping)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and a splash of water; simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- In a baking dish, layer half of the tortilla chips, followed by half of the beef mixture, black beans, corn, and cheese. Repeat layers.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving; top with sour cream and green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the casserole (approximately 280g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg