Beef and Bean Taco Casserole

Name: Beef and Bean Taco Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp olive oil; 2 lbs. ground beef (I usually use 80/20); 2 medium yellow onions, peeled and diced; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely diced; 5 cloves garlic, minced; 2 pkg taco seasoning; 1 - 2 (15 oz each) cans black beans, drained and rinsed; 2 (4 oz each) cans diced green chiles, drained; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 5 Tbsp tomato paste; 2 (16 oz each) jars picante sauce or salsa; 3 cups Mexican blend shredded cheese, divided

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings
10 servings
Calories
407 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mexican

Beef and Bean Taco Casserole

Iris Warren

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This beef and bean taco casserole is a fun twist on taco night, and is a great way to feed a crowd or hungry family!

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Ingredients

Servings

2 Tbsp olive oil
2 lbs. ground beef (I usually use 80/20)
2 medium yellow onions, peeled and diced
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely diced
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 pkg taco seasoning
1 - 2 (15 oz each) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
2 (4 oz each) cans diced green chiles, drained
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
5 Tbsp tomato paste
2 (16 oz each) jars picante sauce or salsa
3 cups Mexican blend shredded cheese, divided

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 F degrees. Spray a 9×13 or 3 quart baking dish with nonstick spray and set aside.
Heat a large, deep skillet over medium high heat and add olive oil. Add ground beef and cook, crumbling with a wooden spoon or potato masher, until browned and mostly cooked, about 4-5 minutes.
Add onion and jalapeno to beef. Cook, stirring often, until softened and fragrant, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook about 1 minute. Beef should be fully cooked and brown at this point.
Drain any fat and return to skillet. Stir in taco seasoning, black beans, green chiles, salt, pepper, tomato paste and picante sauce. Cook 1-2 minutes.
Set skillet aside and add 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheese.
Transfer beef mixture to prepared baking dish and top with remaining 1 1/2 cups of cheese.
Bake approximately 25 minutes, until hot and bubbly and cheese is melted. Top with desired toppings and serve!

Notes

TO FREEZE
Cook beef mixture in skillet and assemble in baking dish, omitting 1 cup remaining cheese on top. Cool completely and cover tightly with plastic wrap and aluminum foil, then freeze for up to 3 months.
Thaw overnight in refrigerator until casserole is completely thawed. Remove plastic wrap and aluminum foil, set out on the counter for about 20 minutes, top with 1 cup of cheese, then bake at 350 F degrees for about 45-55 minutes, until hot and bubbly and cheese is melted.
TOPPING OPTIONS
Salsa, Shredded iceburg lettuce, Sliced black olives, Chopped tomatoes, Sliced jalapenos, Minced fresh cilantro, Lime wedges, Frito corn chips, Cheddar Cheese, Sour Cream, Refried Beans.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 407kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Cholesterol 96mg (32%) Sodium 1158mg (48%) Potassium 399mg (11%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 1030IU (21%) Vitamin C 10.3mg (11%) Calcium 248mg (25%) Iron 2.7mg (15%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 407 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	407kcal	20%
Carbohydrates	8g	3%
Protein	24g	48%
Fat	30g	46%
Saturated Fat	13g	65%
Cholesterol	96mg	32%
Sodium	1158mg	48%
Potassium	399mg	8%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	3g	6%
Vitamin A	1030IU	21%
Vitamin C	10.3mg	11%
Calcium	248mg	25%
Iron	2.7mg	15%