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Taco Casserole Recipe

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This Taco Casserole is a hearty, flavorful dish combining seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, salsa, and crushed tortilla chips, all topped with melted cheddar cheese and fresh garnishes. Perfect for a family dinner, it offers a delicious twist on traditional tacos in an easy, comforting casserole form.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 cups tortilla chips, crushed
  • 1 (14 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (12 oz) can corn, drained
  • 1 (15.5 oz) jar salsa (your favorite kind)
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded, divided

Fresh Toppings

  • Grape tomatoes, halved
  • Scallions, chopped
  • Avocado, chopped
  • Olives, sliced
  • Lettuce, chopped
  • Cilantro, chopped
  • Sour cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch casserole dish by lightly greasing or setting it aside for later use.
  2. Cook ground beef and onions: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and break it apart with a spatula. Add the chopped onion and stir. Cook for about 5 minutes until the beef is browned and onions are softened.
  3. Add spices: Sprinkle chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and ground cumin over the beef mixture. Stir thoroughly to coat the beef evenly with the spices. Cook for an additional 5 minutes to develop flavor.
  4. Prepare casserole base: While the beef cooks, spread the crushed tortilla chips evenly in the bottom of the prepared casserole dish. This forms a crunchy base layer.
  5. Combine beef mixture: Drain any excess liquid from the skillet. Add black beans, corn, salsa, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese to the beef mixture. Stir and warm on the stovetop just until the cheese begins to melt, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Layer the casserole: Pour and spread the beef and bean mixture evenly over the crushed tortilla chips in the casserole dish. Then, sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese on top in an even layer.
  7. Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbling around the edges.
  8. Add fresh toppings and serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and top with halved grape tomatoes, chopped scallions, chopped avocado, sliced olives, chopped lettuce, cilantro, and a dollop of sour cream. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for lean ground beef for a lighter option.
  • Use gluten-free tortilla chips to make this recipe gluten free.
  • Customize the toppings based on your preferences or what you have on hand.
  • If you prefer a spicier casserole, add chopped jalapeños or hot sauce to the beef mixture.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat in the oven or microwave until warm before serving.

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