Taco Casserole

5 from 21 votes

This Taco Casserole is loaded with the best taco flavors. It is the best weeknight meal for any family that is looking for a casserole recipe that the entire family will love!

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings:

Author: Carrie Barnard

Cost: $17.74 Recipe, $2.22 per Serving

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
2 1 ounce packets taco seasoning
½ cup water
1 15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
1 ½ cups chunky salsa
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
4 cups tortilla chips (lightly crushed)
1 cup sour cream
2 green onions (thinly sliced)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks, about 8–10 minutes.
Drain excess fat, then add taco seasoning (1 oz each) and water. Simmer for 2 minutes.
Stir in black beans (15 oz, drained and rinsed), diced tomatoes with green chilies (14.5 oz, undrained), and chunky salsa. Cook for another 2–3 minutes to combine flavors.
Layer half of the lightly crushed tortilla chips in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Spread half of the beef mixture over the chips.
Sprinkle shredded Mexican cheese blend over the beef.
Repeat layers with the remaining tortilla chips, remaining beef mixture, and remaining 1 cup cheese.
Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Let cool for 5 minutes, then top with sour cream and thinly sliced green onions before serving. Enjoy!

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Notes

Lightly crushing the chips helps them form a more cohesive layer. Don't pulverize them completely.

I suggest using mild salsa unless you want a spicy dish.

Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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