Taco Casserole
This Taco Casserole is everything you love about a taco! Skip the shells and save yourself the mess! Make this Mexican dinner in a casserole with layers of seasoned ground beef, salsa, beans, tortilla chips, and cheese!
Equipment
- 2-quart baking dish
- 12-inch non-stick skillet
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 15 oz pinto beans, (mashed in its liquid)
- 1 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup taco seasoning
- 2 cups crushed corn tortilla chips, (gluten-free)
- 8 oz Colby and Monterey Jack Cheese, (grated)
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 tomato, (diced)
- 1/2 onion, (diced)
Instructions
How To Make Easy Taco Casserole:
- In a large skillet, fry the beef over medium-high heat until browned. Add the beans, taco seasoning, and salsa. Simmer to desired consistency.
- Layer with half the chips, beef mixture, and remaining chips into a 2-quart baking dish. Top with the cheese and bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes until hot and bubbly. Garnish with lettuce, tomato, and onion before serving.
Notes
- To Use Flour Tortillas: cut up 6 flour tortillas (8-inch) or 8 corn tortillas (6-inch), into 1-inch pieces.
- Cheese- Omit the 8 ounces of cheese and top the baked casserole with 4 ounces of cold shredded cheese instead with the other fresh toppings.
Nutrition Facts
Taco Casserole
Serving Size
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
504
% Daily Value*
Fat
28
g
43
%
Saturated Fat
11
g
69
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
67
mg
22
%
Sodium
1159
mg
50
%
Potassium
647
mg
18
%
Carbohydrates
42
g
14
%
Fiber
9
g
38
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
24
g
48
%
Vitamin A
1351
IU
27
%
Vitamin C
7
mg
8
%
Calcium
295
mg
30
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
