Taco Junk
Dive into the bold, crowd-pleasing flavors of "Taco Junk," a hearty casserole that transforms taco night into an irresistible one-dish sensation! This quick and easy recipe combines savory seasoned ground beef, black beans, zesty tomatoes with green chilies, and sweet corn, all layered with crunchy tortilla chips and gooey cheddar cheese. Perfectly balanced with a touch of spice, this baked taco casserole comes together in just 35 minutes, making it an ideal family dinner or potluck favorite. Finished with tangy sour cream, fresh green onions, and optional cilantro, "Taco Junk" is a fun, customizable dish that delivers on comfort and taste. Packed with Tex-Mex goodness and endlessly versatile, it’s a guaranteed hit for taco lovers everywhere.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
- 1 packet Taco seasoning mix
- 1 15-oz can Black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 10-oz can Diced tomatoes with green chilies (e.g., Rotel)
- 1 15-oz can Corn, drained
- 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 cups Tortilla chips, crushed
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 3 stalks Green onions, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup Cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, about 7-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
Add the diced onion to the skillet with the cooked beef and sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent.
Stir in the taco seasoning mix, black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, corn, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 3 minutes to combine the flavors.
In a 9x13-inch baking dish, spread a layer of crushed tortilla chips evenly across the bottom.
Spoon the beef and vegetable mixture evenly over the crushed chips.
Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the beef mixture.
Add another layer of crushed tortilla chips on top of the cheese.
Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese over the top layer of chips.
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Top with dollops of sour cream, green onions, and cilantro (if using). Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4336 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 262.4 g | 336% | |
| Saturated Fat | 119.9 g | 600% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 678 mg | 226% | |
| Sodium | 5270 mg | 229% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 354.5 g | 129% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 49.3 g | 176% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.0 g | ||
| Protein | 199.5 g | 399% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2417 mg | 186% | |
| Iron | 22.5 mg | 125% | |
| Potassium | 4290 mg | 91% | |
*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.
