Easy Taco Casserole

Name: Easy Taco Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 onion; 2 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1 (15 oz) can black beans; 1 (12 oz) can corn; 1 (15 oz) can crushed tomatoes; 2 cups shredded cheese; 2 cups corn flakes or crushed tortilla chips of choice; Optional toppings: tomatoes, green onions, avocado, cilantro, black olives, sour cream or plain yogurt

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings
8 servings
Calories
211 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mexican

Easy Taco Casserole

Deacon Rivera

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Taco Casserole is such an easy and tasty way to do taco night! It’s made with layers of tortilla chips, ground beef, onion, beans, corn, and tomatoes, all topped with plenty of cheese and baked to perfection. The ultimate Mexican dish that's sure to get rave reviews from the whole family!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb lean ground beef may use lean ground turkey
1 onion diced
2 tsp chili powder or to taste
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 (15 oz) can black beans drained and rinsed
1 (12 oz) can corn drained
1 (15 oz) can crushed tomatoes
2 cups shredded cheese use lite or fat-free
2 cups corn flakes or crushed tortilla chips of choice
Optional toppings: tomatoes, green onions, avocado, cilantro, black olives, sour cream or plain yogurt

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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 any leftovers in an airtight container for no more than four days and serve with extra tortilla chips for added crunch.
Healthier corn flakes of choice can be used, or any taco chips of choice.
Use lite or fat-free shredded cheese

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 211kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 57mg (19%) Sodium 274mg (11%) Potassium 267mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 465IU (9%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 153mg (15%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition 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%