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Best Taco Casserole

Best Taco Casserole

The Best Taco Casserole features ground beef and tortilla chips, making it an easy and delicious weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 632 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • 9x13 baking dish

Ingredients
  

Meat

  • 1 pound lean ground beef

Sauces

  • 2 cups salsa

Canned Goods

  • 1 16 ounce can chili beans drained
  • 1 2 ounce can sliced black olives drained

Chips

  • 3 cups tortilla chips crushed

Dairy

  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Produce

  • 0.5 cup chopped green onion
  • 0.5 cup chopped fresh tomato

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir in salsa, reduce heat, and simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Stir in beans; cook until heated through.
  • Spread crushed tortilla chips over the bottom of the baking dish; spoon beef mixture on top. Spread sour cream over beef, then sprinkle olives, green onion, and tomatoes on top. Cover with Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

This casserole can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days or frozen for up to three months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1casserole sliceCalories: 632kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 32gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 23gCholesterol: 119mgSodium: 1308mgPotassium: 926mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6gVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 451mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Easy Recipe, Ground Beef, hearty meal, Mexican casserole, Taco Casserole, weeknight dinner
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