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Taco Casserole Recipe

This easy taco casserole is a comforting dish that combines the flavors of taco night into a hearty, layered meal that's perfect for busy weeknights and great for leftovers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 teaspoons Olive oil
  • 1 cup Chopped yellow or red onion
  • 1 pound Ground beef
  • 1 Red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon Dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 cup Frozen or canned corn
  • 15 ounce can Black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 ½ cups Jarred salsa, divided
  • 8 Corn tortillas
  • 8 ounces Shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican cheese blend

Optional Toppings

  • Chopped fresh cilantro
  • Avocado
  • Red or green onion
  • Fresh tomatoes
  • Black olives
  • Sour cream

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350° F.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the chopped onion and cook for 2 minutes, stirring often.
  • Incorporate the ground beef and cook until browned, crumbling it as you go. Drain off any excess grease.
  • Add the chopped red bell pepper to the skillet and cook for 2 more minutes.
  • Stir in the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, salt, pepper, corn, black beans, and 1 cup of salsa.
  • Remove the skillet from heat.
  • Spread the remaining salsa evenly in the bottom of a 13x9-inch baking dish.
  • Lay 4 tortillas in the dish, covering the bottom.
  • Spread ⅔ of the beef mixture over the tortillas, then sprinkle ⅓ of the shredded cheese on top.
  • Add the remaining tortillas followed by the rest of the beef mixture and finish with the remaining cheese.
  • Cover the baking dish with foil and place it into the preheated oven.
  • Bake for 25 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the casserole is hot and bubbly, and the cheese begins to brown.
  • Once done, remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
  • Serve with your favorite taco toppings like cilantro, avocado, and sour cream for extra flavor.

Notes

  • Allow the casserole to rest for a few minutes after baking to enhance flavors and make it easier to serve.
  • Feel free to customize ingredients based on personal preferences or dietary needs.

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4g
Keyword Taco Casserole
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