Dairy-Free Taco Casserole
This Dairy-Free Taco Casserole is a crowd-pleasing, flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Packed with bold Mexican-inspired spices, hearty black beans, sweet corn, and your choice of ground beef or plant-based meat, this casserole offers a satisfying, allergy-friendly twist on a classic. Layers of gluten-free tortilla chips and dairy-free cheddar alternative create a crave-worthy texture that’s both crunchy and cheesy without compromising dietary preferences. Ready in just 40 minutes, this dish is easy to make and customizable with optional garnishes like fresh cilantro, green onions, and creamy dairy-free sour cream. Whether you’re serving it for family dinner or meal prepping for the week, this dairy-free taco casserole is sure to be a hit!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef or plant-based ground meat
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Taco seasoning (dairy-free)
- 1 can (15 ounces) Canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) Canned diced tomatoes, with juices
- 1 cup Frozen corn kernels
- 1 cup Dairy-free shredded cheddar cheese alternative
- 2 cups Gluten-free tortilla chips, crushed
- 2 tablespoons Green onion, thinly sliced (optional, for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- (as needed) Dairy-free sour cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the ground beef or plant-based ground meat to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
Stir in the taco seasoning, canned black beans, canned diced tomatoes (with their juices), and frozen corn. Simmer for 4-5 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
Spread half of the crushed tortilla chips evenly on the bottom of the prepared casserole dish. Layer half of the meat mixture on top of the chips.
Sprinkle half of the dairy-free shredded cheddar cheese over the meat mixture. Repeat the layers with the remaining tortilla chips, meat mixture, and cheese.
Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with sliced green onions and chopped cilantro, if using.
Serve warm with optional dairy-free sour cream on the side, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3411 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 189.0 g | 242% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.0 g | 340% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 321 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 4378 mg | 190% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 330.3 g | 120% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 59.7 g | 213% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.7 g | ||
| Protein | 127.0 g | 254% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 545 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 24.5 mg | 136% | |
| Potassium | 4054 mg | 86% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
