Taco Casserole
A flavorful and easy-to-make taco casserole combining seasoned ground beef, cheese, and crunchy tortilla chips baked to perfection for a comforting Mexican-inspired dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 10-12 tortilla chips, crushed
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned; drain excess fat.
- Add taco seasoning and salsa to the beef; stir and simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a baking dish, layer half of the crushed tortilla chips.
- Spread the seasoned beef mixture evenly over the chips.
- Top with shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses.
- Sprinkle remaining crushed tortilla chips on top.
- Bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes.
- Garnish with sour cream, green onions, black olives, and cilantro before serving.
Notes
For extra creaminess, add a layer of refried beans under the seasoned beef or serve with guacamole.
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