Taco Casserole
This easy and delicious taco casserole combines ground beef, refried beans, salsa, cheese and corn chips for a delicious and family friendly meal.
Ingredients
Taco Casserole
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 standard size package taco seasoning
- 15 oz refried beans
- 2 cups grated cheese (divided (Colby Jack, Monterey Jack, Cheddar or Mexican Blend))
- 1 cup mild salsa
- 2 cups Fritos Corn Chips (lightly crushed)
Toppings
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup sliced black olives
- 1 cup cut tomatoes
- 1 cup Fritos chips (shredded cheese could also be used for this)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
Instructions
Taco Casserole
- Preheat oven to 375 F.
- Cook ground beef until browned and fully cooked. Add taco seasoning according to the directions on the package.
- While ground beef is cooking, place crushed Fritos into the bottom of an 8x8 baking dish.
- Cook refried beans, combined with salsa and 1 cup of the cheese, until hot. This can be done on the stovetop or in the microwave.
- Spread bean mixture over the Fritos in the baking pan.
- Spread ground beef mixture over the beans.
- Sprinkle remaining 1 cup of cheese over the beef mixture.
- Bake for approximately 15 minutes as all ingredients are already cooked and hot, you are primarily just melting your cheese.
- Remove from oven and serve with assorted toppings
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Notes
Storage: Store in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to four days.
Double up: This recipe is very easy to double if desired.
Make ahead: You can prepare this taco casserole in advance, then place in the oven when ready to use. Just note that the bake time will take a bit longer, as the ingredients will be cold. You could also bake it in advance and reheat individual servings in the microwave. Top with some fresh corn chips to ensure a nice crunch.
Nutrition
Calories: 393kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 30gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 106mgSodium: 1055mgPotassium: 476mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 887IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 358mgIron: 3mg
The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.