Taco Casserole
Taco Casserole recipe ready in just 30 minutes! Seasoned ground beef loaded with crunchy chips, melted cheese, and your choice of toppings.
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup diced red onion
- ½ cup diced bell pepper
- 1 pound lean ground beef 93% lean
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¾ teaspoon cumin
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon coriander
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup water
- ½ cup corn kernels
- ½ cup black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 cup chips lightly crushed
- ⅓ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ⅓ cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375ºF.
- Heat a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Add olive oil, once hot, add the onions. Saute until translucent, 2 minutes.
- Add the bell peppers and saute for 2 minutes.
- Increase the heat to medium-high, add the beef, cook until browned, breaking the meat up until smaller pieces, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle the paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, coriander, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and flour. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly add the water and cook until the beef sauce is slightly thickened.
- Add the corn and black beans, stir until combined.
- Transfer the beef mixture to a 2-quart casserole dish, spread into an even layer.
- Top the beef with crushed tortilla chips and cheese.
- Bake until the cheese has melted, about 5 minutes.
- Top the taco casserole with desired toppings, serve immediately.
Notes
Topping Suggestions: Olives, guacamole, red onion, sour cream, cilantro, lettuce, limes, diced tomatoes, avocado, radish, hot peppers, or salsa.
Nutrition
Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 524mg | Potassium: 411mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 689IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 3mg