Description
Taco casserole is a delightful blend of flavors that transforms your dinner table into a fiesta! This hearty dish combines succulent ground beef, zesty taco seasoning, and gooey cheese, all layered with colorful ingredients. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe guarantees comfort in every bite. Easy to prepare and customizable to suit every palate, taco casserole is a family favorite sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- ½ cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and ⅓ cup water; cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Mix in black beans and corn; heat through for about 3-4 minutes.
- In a baking dish, layer crushed tortilla chips, half of the beef mixture, salsa, and cheese. Repeat.
- Bake for 20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 casserole (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg