Description
A delicious and hearty taco casserole perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil (+ more for greasing pan)
- 1½ pounds lean ground beef
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- ¼ cup water
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 2 cups frozen corn kernels
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 2 cups crushed tortilla chips
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend)
- black olives, tomatoes, sour cream, avocado, cilantro, shredded lettuce, etc (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly spray an 8×8-inch or 7×11-inch (2-quart) casserole dish with cooking spray or brush lightly with oil.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up as it browns, until fully cooked through. Drain off any excess grease.
- Return the skillet to the heat and reduce the heat to medium. Add the taco seasoning, water, tomato sauce, corn, and black beans. Stir to combine and cook for about 5 minutes, until everything is warmed through and well combined. Remove from the heat.
- Spread the crushed tortilla chips evenly over the bottom of the prepared casserole dish. Spoon the beef and bean mixture over the chips, then top evenly with the shredded cheese.
- Bake, uncovered, for 18-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the casserole warmed through.
- Serve with your favorite taco toppings.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, consider adding diced jalapeños to the beef mixture.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Fiber: 7 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 mg