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Best Taco Casserole Recipe

Best Taco Casserole Recipe

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  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch casserole
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Description

This Best Taco Casserole is a delicious and easy Mexican-inspired dish that features layers of seasoned ground beef, salsa, beans, tortilla chips, sour cream, olives, green onions, tomatoes, and melted Cheddar cheese. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.


Ingredients

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Ingredients for Best Taco Casserole:

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 cups salsa
  • 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans, drained
  • 3 cups tortilla chips, crushed
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 1 (2 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh tomato
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and spray a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Cook the ground beef: Brown and crumble the beef in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Prepare the beef mixture: Stir in salsa, simmer until liquid is absorbed, then add beans.
  4. Assemble the casserole: Layer tortilla chips, beef mixture, sour cream, olives, green onion, tomatoes, and Cheddar cheese in the baking dish.
  5. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes until hot and bubbly.
  6. Serve and enjoy!


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 632
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 1308mg
  • Fat: 44g
  • Saturated Fat: 23g
  • Carbohydrates: 33g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 119mg