Description
This easy Taco Casserole recipe is a cheesy, hearty dish layered with seasoned ground beef, beans, salsa, and tortilla chips or tortillas. Baked to perfection and topped with your favorite taco fixings, it's a crowd-pleasing, one-pan meal that’s perfect for weeknights or potlucks.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (canned, frozen, or fresh)
- 1 cup salsa or enchilada sauce
- 3–4 cups tortilla chips (crushed) or torn soft tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Optional toppings:
- Sour cream
- Diced tomatoes
- Jalapeños
- Chopped green onions
- Avocado
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion until softened.
- Add ground beef and taco seasoning. Cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in black beans, corn, and salsa. Simmer for 5–7 minutes to blend flavors.
- Layer half the crushed tortilla chips or torn tortillas in the bottom of the baking dish.
- Spoon half the meat mixture over the chips. Sprinkle with 1 cup of cheese.
- Repeat layers: remaining chips, meat mixture, and the rest of the cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool for 5 minutes. Top with desired toppings and serve.
Notes
- Add rice for a burrito-style casserole.
- Use spicy salsa or hot taco seasoning for more heat.
- Vegetarian version: omit meat and add extra beans or lentils.
- Add veggies like bell peppers or zucchini for extra nutrition.
- For crunchier texture, add fresh crushed chips just before serving.
