doritos beef crunch casserole

3 Pinches
st bernard, LA
Updated on Oct 8, 2025

I created a first crunch casserole recipe, with Doritos chips (any kind) and beef, and seasoned with Kinder's Taco Blend seasoning.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3 cups crushed Doritos chips (any kind), divided
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and sliced
  • 1 medium red onion, peeled and chopped
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons taco blend seasoning, divided
  • 1/2 cup steak sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hamburger seasoning
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 1 tablespoon margarine
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup half and half
  • 1 can condensed cheddar cheese soup
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened

How To Make doritos beef crunch casserole

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Step 2
    Coat the bottom and sides of a 9 x 13 x 2-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Add 1 cup crushed Doritos chips.
  • Step 3
    Heat ground beef in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced yellow and green bell peppers and chopped red onion. Cook for 6 minutes or until the beef is no longer pink and the vegetables are tender. Drain any excess fat.
  • Step 4
    Reduced to low heat. Stir in 1 tablespoon taco blend seasoning, steak sauce, and hamburger seasoning.
  • Step 5
    Remove from heat.
  • Step 6
    Spoon the beef mixture onto crushed Doritos chips in the baking dish and spread evenly.
  • Step 7
    Sprinkle with 1 cup crushed Doritos chips and shredded Mexican cheese blend on top.
  • Step 8
    Heat the margarine and 1/2 tablespoon of taco blend seasoning in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Step 9
    Combine heavy cream, half and half, cheddar cheese soup, cream cheese, and the remaining taco blend seasoning; stir well and let it simmer for 5 minutes or until thickened.
  • Step 10
    Remove from heat. Let it cool for 8 minutes.
  • Step 11
    Pour slowly into the casserole and spread evenly. Top with the remaining crushed Doritos chips.
  • Step 12
    Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.

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Ingredient: Beef
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Category: Casseroles

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