Taco Casserole
This easy taco casserole has everything that you love about tacos in it. It's healthy, easy, only takes 30 minutes, and is loaded with juicy ground beef and melty cheddar cheese.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 onion finely chopped
- 1 packet 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 15- ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F.
- Brown the ground beef and onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until the onions are soft and the beef is browned and cooked all the way through, about 5-6 minutes. Drain the excess fat.1 pound lean ground beef, 1/2 onion
- Add the taco seasoning and stir until the meat is well coated.1 packet
- Add the black beans, corn kernels, and salsa, and combine until the ingredients are evenly distributed.1 15- ounce can black beans, 1 cup corn kernels, 1 cup salsa
- Pour the mixture into a 2-quart baking dish or a 9-inch pan. Top with tortilla chips and cheese.1 cup crushed tortilla chips, 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Bake until the cheese is melted and everything is hot and bubbly, about 10-15 minutes.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and top it with your favorite taco toppings.
Notes
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 days, but are best eaten on the first day.
- You can substitute the black beans with the beans of your choice.
- Add fresh or pickled jalapeños, or canned green chiles for extra heat.
Nutrition
Calories: 446kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 877mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 4g
