Taco Casserole

5 from 20 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 2 pounds ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks, about 8–10 minutes.
Drain excess fat, then add 2 packets taco seasoning (1 oz each) and ½ cup water. Simmer for 2 minutes.
Stir in 1 can black beans (15 oz, drained and rinsed), 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies (14.5 oz, undrained), and 1 ½ cups chunky salsa. Cook for another 2–3 minutes to combine flavors.
Layer half of the 4 cups lightly crushed tortilla chips in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Spread half of the beef mixture over the chips.
Sprinkle 1 cup 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 1 cup sour cream and 2 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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