Taco Casserole
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
456 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Tex-Mex
Taco Casserole
Description
Taco Casserole begins by coating pieces of canned buttermilk biscuits in a seasoned taco sauce spread in a baking dish. The biscuit pieces absorb the sauce and soften during baking, while olives and half the shredded cheese add briny and creamy notes. This base is baked until lightly golden.
Separately, ground beef is cooked with chopped red and green bell peppers, sliced mushrooms, cumin, and chili powder until fully cooked, contributing rich, spiced meat and vegetable layers. This mixture is spread over the biscuit base and topped with remaining cheese, then baked again until cheese melts. The topping adds hearty texture and classic taco seasoning flavors.
The casserole is served warm garnished with chopped fresh cilantro, giving a fresh herbal contrast. It combines the soft, savory biscuit base with the flavorful meat mix and gooey cheese for a comforting one-dish meal.
The recipe is flexible in biscuit size and cheese choice, accommodating different preferences. This casserole works well for casual dinners and can be adapted with toppings to taste.
Ingredients
- 16 oz. taco sauce
- 16.3 ounce buttermilk biscuit canned
- 8 ounces cheese shredded
- 2.25 oz olive canned, sliced, drained
- 1 pound ground beef
- ¼ cup red bell pepper chopped
- ¼ cup green bell pepper chopped
- 8 oz mushrooms sliced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- cilantro for serving, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400ºF. Lightly grease a 13×9 inch baking dish. Spread taco sauce evenly over bottom of dish.
- Separate dough into biscuits. Cut each biscuit into 4 pieces. Place biscuit pieces in hot sauce, turn to coat. Sprinkle biscuits with half of the cheese and the olives. Bake for 15-18 minutes.
- In a large skillet, combine ground beef, peppers, mushrooms, cumin and chili powder. Cook until ground beef is cooked through.
- Sprinkle the ground beef mixture over the baked biscuit mixture. Top with the remaining cheese. Bake an additional 5-7 minutes, until cheese is melted. Serve topped with chopped cilantro, if desired.
Notes
- A 12-ounce can of biscuits can be substituted if the 16.3-ounce size is unavailable, though the larger size is easier to find.
- Use any cheese that melts well; combinations like cheddar with mozzarella or Colby Jack work nicely.
- Nutritional information is approximate and can vary based on ingredient brands and toppings used.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 456 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/8 of recipe | |
| Calories | 456kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 1218mg | 51% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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