Description
This Taco Casserole is a family-friendly Mexican-inspired dish. It features seasoned ground beef and beans topped with crunchy corn chips for a delightful texture. It’s a perfect weeknight meal that’s both easy to make and incredibly satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can (15 ounces) refried beans
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup crushed corn chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with the chopped onion and minced garlic over medium heat. Drain any excess grease.
- Stir in the taco seasoning, refried beans, and diced tomatoes with green chilies. Mix well.
- Spread the mixture evenly into a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Top with the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Sprinkle the crushed corn chips evenly over the cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the casserole is heated through.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can add a layer of cooked rice to the bottom of the casserole dish for an extra heartier meal.
- Serve with your favorite taco toppings like sour cream, salsa, or avocado.
- For a spicier dish, use a hotter taco seasoning or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 450 calories
- Sugar: Approximately 5g
- Sodium: Approximately 900mg
- Fat: Approximately 25g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 30g
- Fiber: Approximately 5g
- Protein: Approximately 25g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 90mg