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Taco Casserole
Taco Casserole recipe ready in just 30 minutes! Seasoned ground beef loaded with crunchy chips, melted cheese, and your choice of toppings.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
6
people
Calories:
296 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup red onion diced
- ½ cup bell pepper diced
- 1 pound ground beef 93% lean, lean
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¾ teaspoon cumin
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon Coriander
- ¼ teaspoon oregano dried
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup water
- ½ cup corn kernels
- ½ cup black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 cup Chips lightly crushed
- ⅓ cup cheddar cheese shredded sharp
- ⅓ cup Monterey jack cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375ºF.
- Heat a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Add olive oil, once hot, add the onions. Saute until translucent, 2 minutes.
- Add the bell peppers and saute for 2 minutes.
- Increase the heat to medium-high, add the beef, cook until browned, breaking the meat up until smaller pieces, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle the paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, coriander, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and flour. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly add the water and cook until the beef sauce is slightly thickened.
- Add the corn and black beans, stir until combined.
- Transfer the beef mixture to a 2-quart casserole dish, spread into an even layer.
- Top the beef with crushed tortilla chips and cheese.
- Bake until the cheese has melted, about 5 minutes.
- Top the taco casserole with desired toppings, serve immediately.
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Notes
- Topping Suggestions: Olives, guacamole, red onion, sour cream, cilantro, lettuce, limes, diced tomatoes, avocado, radish, hot peppers, or salsa.
Nutrition Information
Calories
296kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
59mg
(20%)
Sodium
524mg
(22%)
Potassium
411mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
689IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
132mg
(13%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 296
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 296kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 524mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 411mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 689IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 132mg | 13% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.