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Taco Casserole

A delicious and hearty taco casserole layered with seasoned ground beef, beans, cheese, and tortilla chips, perfect for a family dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Casserole Base
  • 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 2 cups tortilla chips crushed
  • 2 cups shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
Toppings
  • 1 cup sour cream for serving
  • 1 cup sliced green onions for garnish
  • 1 cup sliced olives for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Casserole
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add the black beans, diced tomatoes, and taco seasoning to the skillet. Stir to combine and heat through.
  4. In a 9x13 inch baking dish, layer half of the crushed tortilla chips, followed by the beef mixture, and half of the shredded cheese.
  5. Repeat the layers with the remaining tortilla chips, beef mixture, and cheese.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve
  1. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.
  2. Top with sour cream, green onions, and olives before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings and add other ingredients like jalapeños or corn for extra flavor.

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