Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this Easy Taco Casserole recipe! Perfect for busy families, this dish combines savory ground beef, zesty taco spices, and a crunchy layer of Doritos topped with gooey melted cheese. In just 10 minutes of prep time, you can create a hearty meal that satisfies everyone’s cravings. Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing potluck dish, this casserole is sure to impress with its delightful flavors and minimal cleanup. Customize it with your favorite toppings like avocado and sour cream for an extra touch of deliciousness!
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 cups crushed Doritos (Nacho Cheese)
- 1 (14 ounce) can black beans (drained & rinsed)
- 1 (12 ounce) can corn (drained)
- 1 (15.5 ounce) jar salsa
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in chopped onion, chili powder, garlic powder, and cumin; cook for another 5 minutes until onions are soft.
- Layer crushed Doritos evenly in a 9×13 casserole dish.
- Drain excess fat from the skillet; combine black beans, corn, salsa, and half the cheese with the beef mixture.
- Spoon the beef mixture over Doritos layer.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese on top and bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Serve hot with your choice of toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 casserole (about 180g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg