Description
Taco casserole is a vibrant, one-dish meal that brings the flavors of a fiesta straight to your table. This layered delight features hearty ground beef, zesty taco seasoning, and gooey melted cheese, making it perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. Topped with fresh ingredients and served hot, it’s a comforting dish that promises to create lasting memories over shared laughter and delicious bites.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (80/20)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (1 oz)
- 1 can black beans, rinsed (15 oz)
- 2 cups diced fresh tomatoes (or 1 can)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 cups tortilla chips
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a large baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink; drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and black beans until well combined; cook for 2 minutes.
- Layer tortilla chips at the bottom of the baking dish, followed by half of the beef mixture, half of the diced tomatoes, and a sprinkle of cheese.
- Repeat layers with remaining ingredients, finishing with cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Serve hot topped with sour cream and green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg