Easy Taco Casserole
This easy taco casserole recipe gives you all the yumminess of a taco in one convenient dish. It's perfect for busy weeknights and great for kids.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 cups crushed tortilla chips, divided
- 4 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
- 4 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175°C) and lightly grease a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
- 2
Chop the onion into small pieces and shred the cheese. Set aside.
- 3
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the beef. Stir frequently until browned and crumbly, around five to seven minutes.
- 4
Drain and discard any excess liquid when the beef is no longer pink. Then add the salsa, diced onion, mayonnaise, chili powder, and cumin, and stir to combine.
- 5
Remove the skillet from the heat and spread half of the mixture over the bottom of the baking dish.
- 6
Top the meat with half of the chips, followed by half of the shredded cheese.
- 7
Repeat the layers once more, starting with the beef mixture and ending with the other half of the cheese.
- 8
Cover the dish with aluminum foil, and bake for about 30 minutes, until the cheese has melted and is bubbling at the sides.
- 9
Serve with a dollop of guacamole and the toppings of your choice.