Taco Casserole

Taco Casserole

from insanelygoodrecipes.com
30 min

This heart taco casserole is bound to be a hit! Packed with ground beef, beans, corn, salsa, and gooey cheese, it's perfect for any fiesta.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 packet taco seasoning mix
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
  • 1 (16-ounce) jar salsa
  • 2 cups crushed tortilla chips, divided
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
  • (Optional) Toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced black olives, sour cream, guacamole, cilantro, etc.

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

  2. 2

    In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and onion until the beef is browned and cooked through. (About 6 to 8 minutes.) Drain excess fat.

  3. 3

    Stir in the taco seasoning, black beans, corn, and salsa. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Spread 1 cup of the crushed tortilla chips in an even layer on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top evenly with the beef mixture.

  5. 5

    Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheese over the beef. Top with the remaining 1 cup of crushed tortilla chips.

  6. 6

    Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes until the casserole is hot and bubbly and the cheese is melted.

  7. 7

    Remove the casserole from the oven. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese. Let stand for 5 minutes.

  8. 8

    Serve hot with desired (optional) toppings. Enjoy!