Description
Taco Casserole is a hearty, comforting dish that brings together layers of seasoned ground beef, zesty salsa, and gooey cheese, all topped with crunchy tortilla chips. This crowd-pleaser is perfect for family dinners or potlucks, combining flavorful ingredients in one delicious bake. Easy to prepare and customizable to fit your dietary needs, Taco Casserole will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning (about 2 tbsp)
- 1 cup salsa (mild or spicy)
- 2 cups tortilla chips
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream (for topping)
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- Cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat and stir in taco seasoning until fragrant.
- Add salsa to the beef mixture and simmer for about five minutes.
- In a baking dish, layer half of the tortilla chips, followed by half of the beef mixture and half of the cheese. Repeat the layers.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly and golden on top.
- Serve hot with sour cream and green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg