Hearty Taco Casserole
Dive into a crowd-pleasing weeknight meal with this **Hearty Taco Casserole**, a comforting combination of bold Tex-Mex flavors layered into a single baked dish. Featuring seasoned ground beef, black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and sweet corn, this casserole is topped with gooey melted cheddar cheese and a golden, crunchy layer of crushed tortilla chips for irresistible texture. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, it’s baked to perfection in under 30, making it an easy go-to when you’re short on time but craving big flavor. Garnish with fresh cilantro for a vibrant finish, and pair it with your favorite toppings like guacamole, salsa, or extra sour cream for a customizable dinner your family will love. Perfect for meal prep, casual gatherings, or taco night with a twist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups tortilla chips, crushed
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish and set aside.
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned, breaking it into crumbles with a wooden spoon. Drain any excess grease and return the beef to the skillet.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens and becomes translucent.
Stir in the taco seasoning, diced tomatoes with green chilies, black beans, and corn. Mix well and let it simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Remove the skillet from the heat and gently fold in the sour cream until fully incorporated.
Spread half of the ground beef mixture evenly into the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
Add the remaining ground beef mixture on top of the cheese layer, then sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
Evenly scatter the crushed tortilla chips over the casserole.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbly and the tortilla chip topping is golden brown.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired, and serve!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3630 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 231.4 g | 297% | |
| Saturated Fat | 115.8 g | 579% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 678 mg | 226% | |
| Sodium | 7776 mg | 338% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 240.6 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 43.8 g | 156% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.5 g | ||
| Protein | 183.7 g | 367% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2277 mg | 175% | |
| Iron | 19.4 mg | 108% | |
| Potassium | 3436 mg | 73% | |
*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.
