Easy Taco Casserole
A quick and tasty taco casserole that the whole family will love, using everyday ingredients and just one dish for easy cleanup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450g) ground beef
- 1 packet (approx. 1 oz / 28g) taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup (120ml) water
- 1 (10 ounce / 280g) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
- 1 (15 ounce / 425g) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce / 425g) can corn, drained
- 8–10 flour tortillas, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups (220g) shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional toppings: sour cream, salsa, guacamole, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Bring this mix to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes, or until it thickens slightly.
- Add the diced tomatoes and green chilies, black beans, and corn to the skillet. Mix well.
- Spread a thin layer of the beef mixture across the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Top with pieces of tortilla and sprinkle with cheese. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of cheese on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the casserole stand for a few minutes before serving, and add optional toppings.
Notes
Feel free to add more veggies like bell peppers or zucchini for added nutrition. You can also make it a vegetarian dish by omitting ground beef and adding more beans or vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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