Quick Taco Casserole
Busy weeknight dinners just got a delicious upgrade with this Quick Taco Casserole—a layered masterpiece packed with bold Tex-Mex flavors and on the table in just 40 minutes! Featuring seasoned ground beef, zesty salsa, hearty black beans, and sweet corn, all nestled between crunchy layers of tortilla chips and melted cheddar cheese, this casserole delivers a comforting crunch in every bite. Perfectly customizable with toppings like sour cream, fresh cilantro, or spicy jalapeños, this easy taco casserole is a crowd-pleasing favorite for both weeknight meals and casual gatherings. Ideal for feeding a hungry family, this one-pan wonder is as simple to make as it is satisfying.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning mix
- 1.5 cups salsa
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
- 3 cups tortilla chips, crushed
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup sour cream (optional garnish)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (optional garnish)
- 2 tbsp sliced jalapeños (optional garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until the beef is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
Stir in the taco seasoning mix, salsa, black beans, and corn. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring to combine. Remove from heat.
In a 9x13-inch baking dish, spread half of the crushed tortilla chips across the bottom in an even layer.
Spoon half of the beef mixture over the tortilla chips, then sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top.
Repeat the layers: add the remaining half of the tortilla chips, the remaining beef mixture, and the final cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Optionally, garnish with sour cream, fresh cilantro, and sliced jalapeños.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1919 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 107.1 g | 137% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.8 g | 224% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 381 mg | 127% | |
| Sodium | 4553 mg | 198% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 139.3 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.5 g | 123% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.6 g | ||
| Protein | 111.2 g | 222% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 440 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 17.0 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 3676 mg | 78% | |
*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.
