Oh yes 🌮🔥 — Taco Casserole is basically all the best parts of tacos in one cozy, cheesy, bakeable dish. Here’s a solid recipe:
Taco Casserole
Ingredients (serves 4–6)
Meat & Beans
- 1 lb ground beef (or turkey/chicken)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade: 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, ½ tsp paprika, ½ tsp garlic powder, salt & pepper)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained & rinsed
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained
Casserole Base
- 2 cups cooked rice or corn tortillas, cut into strips/cubes
- 1 cup corn (optional)
Cheese & Topping
- 1½–2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend
- Optional toppings: sour cream, sliced jalapeños, chopped green onions, avocado, cilantro
Instructions
1. Cook Meat
- Preheat oven 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, cook onion + garlic until soft.
- Add ground meat, cook until browned.
- Stir in taco seasoning, beans, and tomatoes. Simmer 5 min.
2. Assemble
- Grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- Layer rice (or tortilla strips) on the bottom.
- Pour meat mixture over rice.
- Sprinkle cheese on top.
3. Bake
- Bake 20–25 min until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Optional: broil 2–3 min for golden cheese.
4. Serve
- Slice like lasagna, top with sour cream, avocado, cilantro, or extra jalapeños.
Pro Tips
- Make ahead: Assemble, cover, refrigerate, bake before serving.
- Extra crunch: Top with crushed tortilla chips before baking.
- Veggie boost: Add bell peppers, zucchini, or mushrooms to the meat mixture.
- Cheesy heaven: Layer cheese inside as well as on top.
If you want, I can give a slow-cooker taco casserole, chicken version, or loaded nacho-style skillet version next.
Do you want me to do that?
