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Ground Beef Taco Casserole

The cheesiest, dreamiest Ground Beef Taco Casserole the whole family is bound to love! Simple ingredients come together in a flavorful Mexican-inspired meal to make the best comfort food!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 422 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 1 lb ground beef*
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 Tbsp chili powder
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup salsa**
  • ⅔ cup uncooked white rice
  • 1 15-oz can black beans, drained
  • 1 7-oz can green chilis
  • 1 tsp sea salt to taste
  • 3 cups grated colby jack cheese
For Serving:
  • tomatoes
  • olives
  • avocado
  • sour cream
  • salsa

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the onion has softened. Add the ground beef and use a spatula to chop it into small bits. The ground beef doesn’t need to be cooked all the way through just yet, but cook it until much of it has browned. Sprinkle lightly with sea salt.
  3. Transfer the bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, chicken broth, salsa, white rice, black beans, green chiles and salt to a large 13” x 9” casserole dish. Stir everything well until combined.
  4. Stir in the ground beef mixture, followed by half of the cheese.
  5. Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the baking dish from the oven and remove the foil.
  6. Place the oven on the High Broil Setting and sprinkle the casserole with the remaining cheese.
  7. Broil for 5 to 8 minutes or until the cheese has melted and has turned slightly golden brown.
  8. Serve casserole in individual servings with your choice of toppings such as sliced avocado or guacamoles, corn chips, sour cream, salsa, lettuce, chopped tomatoes, olives, pico de gallo, extra shredded cheese, etc. You can also serve with flour tortillas or corn tortillas so that people can make tacos or burritos out of the casserole.

Notes

  • *I use 80/20 beef but you can use lean ground beef (90/10 or higher) for lower fat
  • **Use any type of liquidy store-bought or homemade salsa or enchilada sauce you love. Salsa verde, a classic tomato salsa, or enchilada sauce are my favorites.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. You can also wrap the casserole dish in plastic wrap or the foil you used to bake it.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Serving (of 8) Calories 422kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 63mg (21%) Sodium 1011mg (42%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 9g (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 422

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving (of 8)
Calories 422kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 63mg 21%
Sodium 1011mg 42%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 9g 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.