Description
A delicious layered taco casserole perfect for a family dinner or party!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil (+ more for greasing pan)
- 1½ pounds lean ground beef
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- ¼ cup water
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 2 cups frozen corn kernels
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 2 cups crushed tortilla chips
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend)
- black olives, tomatoes, sour cream, avocado, cilantro, shredded lettuce, etc (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly spray an 8×8-inch or 7×11-inch (2-quart) casserole dish with cooking spray or brush lightly with oil.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up as it browns, until fully cooked through. Drain off any excess grease.
- Return the skillet to the heat and reduce the heat to medium. Add the taco seasoning, water, tomato sauce, corn, and black beans. Stir to combine and cook for about 5 minutes, until everything is warmed through and well combined. Remove from the heat.
- Spread the crushed tortilla chips evenly over the bottom of the prepared casserole dish. Spoon the beef and bean mixture over the chips, then top evenly with the shredded cheese.
- Bake, uncovered, for 18-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the casserole warmed through.
- Serve with your favorite taco toppings.
Notes
- This casserole can be adjusted by adding your favorite vegetables.
- Can be made ahead and stored in the fridge until ready to bake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg