Easy Taco Caserole
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
613 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Easy Taco Caserole
Description
Easy Taco Casserole brings together seasoned ground meat with chopped onions and green peppers, folded into a cheesy mixture enhanced by beef broth and canned black beans. The casserole is layered with broken tortilla chips that provide a crunchy base and a top layer of melted cheese from baking. The oven cooking, set at 375 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes, melds the flavors and gives a satisfying texture with slightly softened chips beneath the cheese topping.
The melding of taco seasoning with cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses adds a rich, savory flavor profile balanced by the vegetables and black beans' earthiness. This dish is flexible, allowing the use of ground beef, chicken, or turkey, and is ideal served warm with optional fresh accompaniments such as lettuce, tomato, and sour cream that add color and contrast.
The casserole is a convenient way to bring taco flavors into a baked format that can feed a family or small group. It can comfortably be reheated, though the tortilla chips may lose some crunch. Storing leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge keeps the dish good for several days, and the seasoned meat mixture itself can be frozen before assembling for easy meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 pounds ground beef (or ground chicken or ground turkey)
- 1/2 cup red onion chopped
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper chopped
- 2 cups cheddar cheese divided, shredded
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning (1 envelope)
- 1/2 cup beef broth (or water)
- 15 ounces black beans (1 can)
- 1 cup tortilla chips broken into small pieces
- 1/2 cup Monterey jack cheese
- lettuce optional toppings, chopped|diced|sliced
- tomato
- avocado
- sour cream
- cilantro
- hot sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray the inside of a 1 1/2-2 quart baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.
- In a large skillet set over medium heat, cook beef, onion and green pepper until no longer pink; drain any excess grease.
- Stir in 1 cup cheddar cheese, taco seasoning and broth. Cook and stir until cheese is melted and mixture has thickened, about 3 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the black beans, then transfer half of the mixture to the greased baking dish. Spread the tortilla chips in an even layer, then top with the remaining beef mixture.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top and bake, uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Garnish with your favorite toppings. Serve with sour cream and hot sauce.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 3-4 days for best quality.
- Reheat leftovers in the microwave or oven, but expect the tortilla chips to lose their original crunch.
- You can freeze the cooked meat mixture separately before assembly; thaw it in the fridge before baking the casserole.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 613 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 613kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 113mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 623mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 648mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 637IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 409mg | 41% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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