Healthy Taco Casserole (Easy and Budget Friendly)
This hearty and budget-friendly taco casserole is quick to prep and packed with delicious flavors. Perfect for a family meal that satisfies cravings and warms you up.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- as needed Cooking spray
- 1 lb lean ground beef 90/10 is what I use
- ½ medium onion diced
- 1 small bell pepper diced
- 2 small zucchini diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced or half teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning homemade or store-bought
- 14 oz fire-roasted diced tomatoes 1 can
- 6 oz tomato paste 1 can
- 2.75 cups beef broth
- ½ cup frozen corn
- 15 oz black beans 1 can, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup uncooked long grain rice basmati or jasmine work great too
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese divided
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Cook ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until browned, breaking apart chunks.1 lb lean ground beef
- Add diced onion, bell pepper, zucchini, and minced garlic. Cook until veggies soften and are fragrant.½ medium onion, 1 small bell pepper, 2 small zucchini, 3 cloves garlic
- Stir in taco seasoning, fire-roasted diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and beef broth. Simmer for 10 minutes until thickened.2 tablespoons taco seasoning, 14 oz fire-roasted diced tomatoes, 6 oz tomato paste, 2.75 cups beef broth
- Pour mixture into casserole dish and spread evenly.
- Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes until bubbly and heated through.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Add toppings as desired.
Notes
Optional toppings: salsa, diced avocado, sour cream, fresh cilantro, lime wedges, pickled jalapeños.