🌮 Taco Casserole
Taco casserole is a baked dish inspired by tacos, combining ground meat, tortillas or chips, cheese, beans, and taco seasonings in a layered or mixed casserole. It’s a family-friendly, one-dish meal that’s easy to prepare and customizable.
🥘 Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (or chicken/turkey)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup cooked rice (optional)
- 1 can black beans or kidney beans, drained
- 1 cup corn kernels (optional)
- 1 can diced tomatoes or salsa
- 2–3 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a mix)
- 6–8 corn tortillas or tortilla chips, broken into pieces
- Optional toppings: sour cream, avocado, chopped green onions, cilantro
👨🍳 How to Make It
- Preheat oven
- Set oven to 180°C / 350°F.
- Cook the meat
- Brown the ground meat in a skillet and drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and a bit of water according to packet instructions.
- Layer the casserole
- In a greased baking dish, layer tortillas or chips, then meat, beans, corn, tomatoes/salsa, and cheese.
- Repeat layers if desired, ending with cheese on top.
- Bake
- Cover with foil and bake 20–25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake another 5–10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve
- Let it cool slightly, then top with sour cream, avocado, or fresh herbs if desired.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Pair with Mexican rice or salad
- Serve with tortilla chips on the side
- Great for family dinners or potlucks
💡 Tip: You can make it ahead of time and refrigerate, then bake just before serving. Using tortilla chips instead of fresh tortillas adds a nice crunch.
I can also provide:
- 🔥 Low-carb taco casserole with cauliflower rice
- 🧀 Creamy taco casserole with extra cheese
- 🌮 Slow cooker taco casserole for easy weeknight meals
