Taco Casserole
Taco Casserole is the perfect blend of all your favorite taco flavors layered into a single dish, making it an ultimate comfort food choice for family dinners or gatherings. This hearty recipe features seasoned ground beef, creamy soups, spicy enchilada sauce, and gooey melted cheese, all nestled among crunchy tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds ground beef
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 1 can (10½ ounces) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can (10½ ounces) cream of chicken soup
- 1 can (10 ounces) mild red enchilada sauce
- 1 small can (4 ounces) green chilies
- 4 cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 bag (12 ounces) tortilla chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef and diced onion until the meat is no longer pink; drain excess fat.
- Stir in both soups, enchilada sauce, and green chilies; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Break half of the tortilla chips into chunks and layer them in a casserole dish.
- Spoon half of the beef mixture over the chips, then add another layer of chips followed by the remaining beef mixture.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese generously.
- Bake uncovered for approximately 20 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Broil for an additional 2 minutes for a crispy top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For a spicier version, consider adding diced jalapeños or hot sauce to your beef mixture. Customize by including black beans or corn within the layers for added flavor and texture. Allow the casserole to sit for a few minutes after baking before slicing.
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