Taco Casserole
This cheesy and hearty Taco Casserole is packed with bold Tex-Mex flavor, layers of crushed tortilla chips, seasoned ground beef, beans, and melty cheese. It’s a perfect one-pan dinner that’s family-friendly, super comforting, and so easy to customize. Just assemble, bake, and enjoy a delicious fiesta right from your oven!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (lean)
- 2 cups salsa
- 16 oz chili beans (1 can, drained)
- 3 cups tortilla chips (crushed)
- 2 cups sour cream
- 2 oz black olives (1 can, sliced and drained)
- 1/2 cup green onions (chopped)
- 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- 2
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until browned and fully cooked (about 8–10 minutes).
- 3
Add salsa to the skillet, stir, reduce heat, and simmer for about 20 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.
- 4
Stir in the drained chili beans and cook for a few more minutes until heated through.
- 5
In the prepared baking dish, layer the crushed tortilla chips evenly on the bottom.
- 6
Spoon the beef and bean mixture over the chips, then spread the sour cream on top.
- 7
Sprinkle the black olives, green onions, and chopped tomatoes over the sour cream.
- 8
Top everything with shredded Cheddar cheese.
- 9
Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
- 10
Serve hot and enjoy this cheesy taco goodness!
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