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Beef Nacho Casserole Recipe
Savory meets cheesy in our Beef Nacho Casserole. It's a hearty blend of lean beef, creamy cheddar and pepperjack, and a mix of onions, bell peppers, olives, and tortilla chips.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 406 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 12 oz bag tortilla chips
- 1/2 c. butter melted
- 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 1 large red bell pepper diced
- 1 large green bell pepper diced
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded pepperjack cheese
- 1 jar 16 ounces medium-hot salsa
- 1 can 2.2 ounces sliced black olives, drained (about 1/4 cup)
- 3 large green onions trimmed and sliced
- 1/4 c. chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Place tortilla chips in a blender and pulse into fine crumbs. Pour in the melted butter and continue to pulse until well combined. Press into the bottom of a 13x9" baking dish. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown. Set aside to cool.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, red peppers, green peppers, ground beef, and garlic salt; cook, stirring to break up clumps of beef, until the peppers are soft and the beef is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Drain off any excess fat from the skillet.
- Pour the jar of salsa into a large bowl. Fold in the cooked beef mixture, 1 cup of the cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup of the pepper jack cheese, and olives. Scrape the entire mixture into the prepared crust. Sprinkle the remaining cheeses over the top.
- Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius) for 30 minutes. Sprinkle green onions and cilantro evenly over the top.
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Notes
- Store the Beef Nacho Casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. While it's possible to freeze the casserole for up to 2 months, note that the texture of the tortilla chips may soften upon thawing.
- To reheat, cover with aluminum foil and warm in a 350°F (175°C) oven until heated through, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
406kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
104mg
(35%)
Sodium
634mg
(26%)
Potassium
505mg
(14%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1976IU
(40%)
Vitamin C
46mg
(51%)
Calcium
457mg
(46%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 406
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 406kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 104mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 634mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 505mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1976IU | 40% |
| Vitamin C | 46mg | 51% |
| Calcium | 457mg | 46% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.