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Best Taco Casserole

  • Writer: HomesWithCasi
    HomesWithCasi
  • Apr 23
  • 2 min read

This taco casserole with ground beef and tortilla chips is easy to make and very tasty. I often substitute with ground turkey and low-fat dairy products, and it's still delicious!


Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

1 hr

Total Time:

1 hr 15 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

1 9x13-inch casserole


Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 pound lean ground beef

  • 2 cups salsa

  • 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans, drained

  • 3 cups tortilla chips, crushed

  • 2 cups sour cream

  • 1 (2 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained

  • ½ cup chopped green onion

  • ½ cup chopped fresh tomato

  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese


Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.


  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-baking dish with cooking spray.


  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 8 to 10 minutes.

  4. Stir in salsa, reduce heat, and simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Stir in beans; cook until heated through.

  5. Spread crushed tortilla chips over the bottom of the baking dish; spoon beef mixture on top. Spread sour cream over beef, then sprinkle olives, green onion, and tomatoes on top. Cover with Cheddar cheese.

  6. Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes.

  7. Serve and enjoy!


What to Serve With Mexican Casserole

This Mexican casserole is a hearty meal in and of itself, but you can explore our entire collection of Mexican Side Dishes for delicious side dish inspiration. There, you’ll find top-rated recipes like Cilantro Lime Rice and Elote. 


As far as drinks go, you can’t go wrong with a Classic Margarita. 


How to Store Mexican Casserole

Store your leftover Mexican casserole in an airtight container (or covered tightly with storage wrap or foil in the baking dish) for up to four days. Reheat in the oven or microwave. 


Can You Freeze Mexican Casserole? 

Yes, Mexican casserole freezes well! If you plan to freeze it, go ahead and bake it in a foil pan. Cover the whole thing tightly in at least one layer of storage wrap, then at least one layer of aluminum foil. Freeze for up to three months. 


 
 
 

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