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Taco Casserole

Taco Casserole Magic: Your New Family Dinner Obsession

This Taco Casserole combines delicious flavors, making it a family-friendly meal perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Mixture
  • 1 pound Ground Beef use lean for less fat
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning use homemade for a personal touch
  • 1/4 cup Water to hydrate seasoning
  • 1 can Black Beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes with Green Chiles drained
  • 1 cup Sour Cream optional
For the Core Layers
  • 4 cups Fritos Corn Chips or Doritos for a twist
  • 2 cups Mexican-Style Shredded Cheese can substitute with Monterey Jack or Cheddar
For the Toppings
  • 1/2 cup Green Onions chopped
  • 1 cup Guacamole for serving
  • 1 cup Salsa optional
  • 1/4 cup Jalapeños for serving on the side

Equipment

  • 13x9-inch baking dish
  • large skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Taco Casserole
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease the baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef for 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart.
  3. Add finely chopped onion and sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes until translucent.
  4. Stir in taco seasoning and water; bring to a gentle boil for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Reduce heat and add black beans and diced tomatoes, then stir in sour cream.
  6. Layer Fritos in the baking dish, sprinkle with cheese, add beef mixture, then top with remaining cheese.
  7. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes, remove foil for the last 5 minutes to brown the cheese.
  8. Let sit for 5 minutes, then garnish with Fritos and toppings of your choice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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