Taco Casserole
This delicious taco casserole recipe combines all your favorite Mexican flavors in one satisfying dish. It’s an easy crowd-pleasing dinner option!
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 541kcal
Cost: $11.70
Equipment
- 13x9 baking dish
- large skillet
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- mixing spoon
Ingredients
CASSEROLE:
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion about ½ cup finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 Tablespoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 15 oz can black beans drained and rinsed
- 15.5 oz jar salsa
- 10.5 oz can whole kernel corn drained well
- 1 ½ cups corn or tortilla chips coarsely crushed
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend or cheddar cheese
TOPPINGS:
- Shredded lettuce
- Avocado
- Cilantro
- Sour cream
- Black Olives
Instructions
PREP OVEN:
- Move oven rack to the middle position.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
PREP BAKING DISH:
- Coat a 13x9 baking dish with cooking spray.
MAKE CASSEROLE FILLING:
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil and add onions.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes or until onions are softened.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add ground beef to the pan and break apart with a wooden spoon or spatula.
- Cook until browned.
- Drain off excess fat.
- Stir in beans, salsa and corn and heat through.
- Pour mixture into prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle with crushed corn chips and shredded cheese.
BAKE:
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until cheese is melted and casserole is heated through.
SERVE:
- Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5cup | Calories: 541kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 1147mg | Potassium: 924mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1130IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 344mg | Iron: 5mg