Taco Casserole
User Reviews
5.0
99 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
443 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
Taco Casserole
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This Taco Casserole combines seasoned beef, black beans, green chiles, and salsa, baked with melty cheese.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 1 medium Jalapeño optional, seeded and finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ounce taco seasoning 1 packet
- 15 ounces canned black beans 1 can, drained and rinsed
- 4 ounces canned mild green chiles 1 can
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 16 ounces salsa or picante sauce
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F degrees.
- Heat a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and onion, cooking until no pink remains, about 4-5 minutes. Drain any fat.
- Add garlic and jalapeno (if using). Cook for 1 minute more.
- Stir in taco seasoning, black beans, green chiles, tomato paste and salsa. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until heated through.
- Take off the heat and stir in 1 cup of shredded cheese.
- Transfer the beef mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until hot and bubbly and cheese is melted.
- Top with desired toppings and serve.
Notes
- To freeze: Cook beef mixture in skillet and assemble in baking dish, omitting 1 cup remaining cheese on top. Cool completely and cover tightly with plastic wrap and aluminum foil, then freeze for up to 3 months.
- To cook: Thaw overnight in refrigerator until casserole is completely thawed. Remove plastic wrap and aluminum foil, set out on the counter for about 20 minutes, top with 1 cup of cheese, then bake at 350°F for about 45-55 minutes, until hot and bubbly and cheese is melted.
- Topping Options: Salsa, guacamole, Shredded iceberg lettuce, Sliced black olives, chopped tomatoes, Sliced jalapenos, Minced fresh cilantro, Lime wedges, Frito corn chips, cheddar cheese, sour cream, refried beans.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
443
(22%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
89mg
(30%)
Sodium
1554mg
(65%)
Potassium
769mg
(22%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1203IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
316mg
(32%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 443 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 443 | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 1554mg | 65% |
| Potassium | 769mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1203IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 316mg | 32% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
99 reviews
Excellent
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