taco casserole

Name: Taco Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) ground beef; 1 can(s) refried beans (16 oz); 1 package(s) taco seasoning; 1 cup(s) chunky salsa; 2 cup(s) crushed tortilla chips, plus a little more for topping; 2 cup(s) shredded Mexican cheese blend; 3 stalk(s) green onions, chopped; 1 large tomato, chopped; 2 cup(s) shredded lettuce

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Janet Crow

Quinwood, WV

Updated on Jan 22, 2025

Talk about taking tacos to a whole new level. This is one of my husband's favorite meals. So easy to throw together and very satisfying.

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Blue Ribbon Recipe

This taco casserole is easy on the budget and easy to make. The bottom is like a crunchy taco with all your favorite taco ingredients on top. Refried beans, taco seasoning, and salsa are added to the browned ground beef and spread on top of the crushed tortilla chips. Then, it's sprinkled with cheese, green onions, and chopped tomatoes. After being baked, the cheese is nice and gooey. Shredded lettuce is then sprinkled on top. We also topped ours with taco sauce and a touch of sour cream, but it's just as delicious the way it's made.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 15 Min

cook time 25 Min

method Bake

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 can refried beans (16 oz)
1 package taco seasoning
1 cup chunky salsa
2 cups crushed tortilla chips, plus a little more for topping
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
3 stalks green onions, chopped
1 large tomato, chopped
2 cups shredded lettuce

How To Make taco casserole

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Brown ground beef in a skillet and drain the grease off.

Step 2

Add in the refried beans, taco seasoning, and salsa. Cook for 5 minutes and remove from heat.
Step 3

In a 9 x 13 casserole dish spread 2 cups of tortilla chips around the bottom.
Step 4

Evenly spread the meat mixture over the top.
Step 5

Top that with 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese, 1/2 the green onions, and 1/2 of the chopped tomatoes.
Step 6

Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
Step 7

Remove from oven and top with shredded lettuce, remaining green onions, tomatoes, a few more chips, and then the remaining cheese. Enjoy!
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