Easy Taco Casserole
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
211 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Easy Taco Casserole
Description
This recipe starts by browning ground beef with diced onions and a blend of chili powder, garlic powder, and cumin for classic Mexican-style seasoning. Black beans, corn, and crushed tomatoes are added along with shredded cheese, creating a saucy, flavorful meat mixture. Layers of crushed cornflakes or crushed tortilla chips alternate with the taco mixture and cheese in a baking dish, finishing with cheese on top.
Baking until the dish is bubbly and the cheese is golden creates contrasting textures between the soft interior and crunchy topping. The cornflakes or chips add a crisp layer to the casserole. Optional toppings such as tomato, green onion, avocado, cilantro, black olives, sour cream, or yogurt provide additional flavor and balance.
Leftover casserole should be stored in an airtight container and consumed within four days. Using lite or fat-free cheese and healthier cornflake options can reduce calories. Serving with extra tortilla chips adds crunch. This dish offers a filling and flavorful way to enjoy taco ingredients in a baked casserole format.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef may use lean ground turkey, lean
- 1 onion diced
- 2 tsp chili powder or to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin ground
- 1 (15 oz) black beans drained and rinsed, canned
- 1 (12 oz) corn drained, canned
- 1 (15 oz) crushed tomatoes canned
- 2 cups cheese use lite or fat-free, shredded
- 2 cups corn flakes or crushed tortilla chips of choice
- tomato optional toppings
- green onions
- avocado
- cilantro
- black olives
- sour cream
- PLAIN yogurt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F and spray a baking dish with cooking oil spray.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and cook while mincing it with a wooden spoon.
- Stir in the onion, chili powder, garlic powder, and cumin and cook for 5 minutes longer. Add the beans, corn, crushed tomatoes, and 1 cup of cheese. Continue to cook for 3-4 minutes more.
- Meanwhile, add a layer of crushed cornflakes or crushed tortilla of choice to the bottom of your prepared baking dish. Spread a layer of taco meat mixture, followed by a layer of cheese. Repeat until all the ingredients are used up. Finish by topping the casserole with the remaining cheese.
- Bake, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and the cheese is golden on top.
- Serve the taco casserole with toppings of your choice and enjoy!
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and consume within four days for best quality.
- Healthier corn flakes or alternative tortilla chips can be used to adjust fat and calorie content.
- Using lite or fat-free shredded cheese reduces overall richness while maintaining flavor.
- Extra tortilla chips served alongside add contrast in texture and additional crunch.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 211 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 211kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 274mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 267mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 465IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 153mg | 15% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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