Taco Casserole
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5.0
24 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
33 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
347 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Taco Casserole
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Ground beef taco casserole is a flavorful dinner that's made with pantry staples. This easy dinner recipe also makes a great freezer meal.
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium white or yellow onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 15 ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon ancho chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2-15 ounce jars tomato salsa
- 2 cups shredded cheddar or cheddar Jack cheese divided
Instructions
- Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat to 350F.
- Heat a large, high-sided skillet over medium heat.
- Add the beef and cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- Remove ground beef to a plate, and drain any remaining fat from the skillet.
- Add the tablespoon of oil to the now-empty skillet, and heat until shimmering.
- Add the onion and garlic.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Turn heat to medium-low.
- Add the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, and tomato paste, and stir to combine.
- Return the beef to the pan, and stir in along with the beans.
- Cook for 2 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from the heat, and stir in the salsa and 3/4 cup of the cheese.
- Sprinkle with the remaining 1 ¼ cups cheese.
- Bake until the cheese is melted and casserole is heated through, about 15-20 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Ground beef: I like to use 90% lean ground beef in this recipe. You can use ground beef that is leaner (or less lean) if you prefer. Also, feel free to sub ground turkey or ground chicken in place of the ground beef.
- Beans: Other good choices are dark red kidney beans or pinto beans. If you're looking for a way to stretch this casserole, feel free to add a second can of beans.
- Chili powder: I like to use ancho chili powder because of its smoky flavor. However, you can use regular chili powder instead.
- Salsa: Pick a tomato based salsa that you like. You can use mild, medium, or hot.
- Cheese: Feel free to use a little more or less cheese to taste. Also, other shredded cheese blends, like fiesta or Mexican, work well, too.
- Skillet: If you don't have an oven-safe skillet, carefully transfer the mixture into a greased 9x13-inch casserole dish after step 11.
- Nutrition values are estimates.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
347kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
85mg
(28%)
Sodium
681mg
(28%)
Potassium
585mg
(17%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
804IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
254mg
(25%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 347 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 347kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 681mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 585mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 804IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 254mg | 25% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
24 reviews
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