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Taco Bake with Doritos

A fun twist on taco night, this ground beef Dorito casserole is an easy dinner that will make your family smile!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 406 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American , Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix
  • ⅔ cup water
  • 2 ½ cups salsa
  • 1 (15.25 ounce) can corn, drained (or about 1 cup of frozen corn)
  • 1 (9.25 ounce) bag Nacho Cheese flavored Doritos, coarsely crushed (about 4 cups crushed)
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican-blend or sharp cheddar cheese
  • Optional toppings: sour cream, sliced green onion, sliced olives, diced avocado, fresh cilantro, diced red onion, guacamole, diced tomatoes, lime wedges, extra salsa

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 13 x 9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and bell pepper over medium-high heat until the meat is no longer pink, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain off the excess grease.
  2. Return the beef mixture to the skillet; stir in the taco seasoning mix and water. Simmer until thickened, about 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently.
  3. Stir in the salsa and corn.
  4. Place half of the crushed Doritos in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with half of the cheese.
  5. Spread the beef mixture on top. Bake, uncovered, until hot and bubbly, about 20 minutes.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining cheese and the remaining crushed Doritos on top of the casserole.
  7. Put the dish back in the oven until the cheese melts, about 5 more minutes.

Notes

  • Instead of a packet of taco seasoning mix, feel free to use your favorite homemade taco seasoning in this recipe. If using homemade taco seasoning, omit the water called for in the ingredients. The store-bought packets of seasoning mix require water to thin the sauce (since the mix has thickening agents in it).

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/8 of recipe Calories 406kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 6.8g (34%) Cholesterol 50mg (17%) Sodium 1503mg (63%) Fiber 4.6g (18%) Sugar 6.6g (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 406

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/8 of recipe
Calories 406kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 6.8g 34%
Cholesterol 50mg 17%
Sodium 1503mg 63%
Fiber 4.6g 18%
Sugar 6.6g 13%

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