Description
Taco Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, combining seasoned ground beef, zesty black beans, and gooey cheese layered over crunchy tortilla chips. This satisfying dish is perfect for cozy family dinners or lively game nights, bringing everyone together around the table. With its colorful layers and bold flavors, Taco Casserole invites you to indulge in a delicious meal that’s as fun to make as it is to eat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning (approx. 1 oz)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 4 cups tortilla chips
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar and Monterey Jack blend)
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup sliced green onions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked (about 5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, and black beans; simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a large baking dish, layer half of the tortilla chips, half of the beef mixture, and half of the shredded cheese. Repeat layers.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving with sour cream and green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg