Easy Ground Beef Taco Casserole Recipe

If you’re like me, taco night is a weekly tradition, and this Easy Ground Beef Taco Casserole Recipe takes everything we love about tacos and turns it into a cheesy, comforting casserole.

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Casserole, dinner recipe, easy meals, Mexican Recipe

Servings: servings

Calories: 398kcal

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Kitchen Essentials

Aluminum Cake Pan

Casserole Set

Ingredients

2 Pounds Lean Ground Beef or substitute with ground turkey or ground chicken
1 Medium Onion diced
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Pepper
2 Tablespoons Homemade Taco Seasoning or 1 packet store-bought
15 Ounces Black Beans 1 can drained and rinsed
14.5 Ounces Diced Tomatoes 1 can drained, or use salsa
2 Cups Cheddar Cheese shredded, or use Monterey Jack/pepper jack cheese
8 Corn Tortillas or 1 cup tortilla chips, or corn chips for extra crunch.
Olive oil for cooking
Optional toppings: sour cream pico de gallo, hot salsa, avocado, lettuce

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat a tablespoon of olive oil. Add lean ground beef, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon.
2 Pounds Lean Ground Beef, 1 Teaspoon Salt, 1 Teaspoon Pepper, Olive oil for cooking
Add the diced onion and cook until translucent. Drain excess grease if necessary.
1 Medium Onion
Remove from heat and add to a large bowl.
Stir in the taco seasoning, black beans, diced tomatoes and shredded cheese.
2 Tablespoons Homemade Taco Seasoning, 15 Ounces Black Beans, 14.5 Ounces Diced Tomatoes, 2 Cups Cheddar Cheese
Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Add the ground beef mixture. Spread a layer of corn tortilla shells, crushed tortilla chips or corn chips on top
8 Corn Tortillas
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the casserole becomes hot and bubbly. The chips on the top should be slightly golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving with your favorite taco toppings like sour cream, pico de gallo, hot salsa, avocado, and lettuce.
Optional toppings: sour cream

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Notes

Recipe Variations

Optional Add-ins to the baked casserole

1 can (10 oz) green chiles, diced
1 cup refried beans
1 small red onion, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup black olives, sliced
1/2 cup green onions, chopped

Protein Swap. Try using ground turkey or ground chicken instead of beef for a lighter version.

Beans. Substitute black beans with pinto beans or even Mexican rice for added texture.

Cheese Choices. Use Monterey Jack, pepper jack, or even a mix of shredded cheeses like cheddar and Mexican blend for more flavor.
Tortillas. Swap corn chips or tortilla chips for layers of flour tortillas or corn tortillas to create a layered taco bake casserole.

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