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Taco Casserole

This Taco Casserole recipe is perfect for families! Make the taco bake, put the toppings in bowls, and let everyone add their favorites.
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 9
Calories 343kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tablespoon taco seasoning find my recipe here or use one packet store-bought
  • 16 oz black beans drained and rinsed
  • 15 oz diced tomatoes with chilies do not drain
  • 1 ½ cups shredded Mexican cheese blend divided
  • 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • ¼ cup sliced olives
  • ¼ cup pico de gallo find my recipe here

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Brown the ground beef over medium-high heat and drain the excess grease.
    browning taco meat in a skillet.
  • Add the water and taco seasoning. Simmer and stir for two minutes.
    taco seasoning on browned meat in a skillet.
  • Remove from the heat. Add diced tomatoes with chilies, black beans, and one cup of shredded Mexican blend cheese. Stir until combined.
    shredded cheese, tomatoes, and black beans added to meat in skillet.
  • Spread the mixture in a greased 2-quart casserole dish. Bake at 375˚F for 15-20 minutes, until bubbly.
    meat, cheese, tomatoes, and beans in a white dish.
  • Remove from oven and top with crushed tortilla chips and the remaining ½ cup shredded cheese. Bake for 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
    tortilla chips and shredded cheese on casserole.
  • Top with your favorite taco toppings.
    shredded lettuce, pico de galo, and black olives added to casserole.

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Notes

Leftovers:

If you know you are going to have leftovers, don't add the toppings to the entire dish since they won't hold up well in storage. Instead, only add toppings to each serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 343kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 345mg | Potassium: 482mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 410IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 181mg | Iron: 3mg
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