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Taco Casserole

Jessica Gavin
Taco Casserole recipe ready in just 30 minutes! Seasoned ground beef loaded with crunchy chips, melted cheese, and your choice of toppings.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 people
Calories 296 kcal

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: 296kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 22gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 59mgSodium: 524mgPotassium: 411mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 689IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 132mgIron: 3mg