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 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup diced red onion
- ½ cup diced bell pepper
- 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 rinsed and drained black beans
- 1 cup lightly crushed chips
- ⅓ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ⅓ cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 2-quart baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
- Heat the 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Add the ½ cup diced red onion and ½ cup diced bell pepper and cook for 3 minutes.
- Increase the heat to medium-high, add the 1 pound lean ground beef, and cook until browned, breaking the meat up as it cooks, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle the 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, and 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly add the ¾ cup water and cook until the beef sauce is slightly thickened. Add the ½ cup corn kernels and ½ cup rinsed and drained black beans, and stir until combined.
- Transfer the beef mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
- Top the beef with 1 cup lightly crushed chips ⅓ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and ⅓ cup shredded Monterey jack 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: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 528mg | Potassium: 428mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 702IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 134mg | Iron: 3mg
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