Taco CasseroleTaco Casserole
This hearty and flavorful Taco Casserole combines seasoned ground beef, beans, corn, and cheese layered with crunchy tortilla chips and baked to melty perfection. Perfect for a comforting family dinner that’s easy to prepare and sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 1 packet Taco seasoning
- 1 cup Water
- 1 can Black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup Corn kernels
- 1 cup Salsa your favorite
- 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 bag Tortilla chips crunchy, for layering
- 0.5 cup Sour cream for topping
- to taste Black olives sliced, for topping
- to taste Green onions chopped, for topping
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and pour in a cup of water. Let simmer for about five minutes.1 packet Taco seasoning, 1 cup Water
- In a big mixing bowl, combine the browned beef with black beans, corn kernels, and salsa. Mix well.1 can Black beans, 1 cup Corn kernels, 1 cup Salsa
- Spread a layer of tortilla chips in a 9x13 inch baking dish.1 bag Tortilla chips
- Pour half of the beef mixture over the chips and sprinkle a cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top.2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- Repeat layering: chips, beef mixture, and cheese.1 bag Tortilla chips, 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- Bake uncovered for around 20 minutes until bubbly and cheesy.
- Spread sour cream on top, then scatter black olives and green onions before serving.0.5 cup Sour cream, to taste Black olives, to taste Green onions
Notes
This taco casserole is perfect for busy weeknights and can be customized easily. Use pre-cooked ground beef to save time or layer ingredients directly in an oven-safe pressure cooker pot for less cleanup. Leftovers store well in the fridge or freezer. Serve with extra sour cream to mellow spice if desired.