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Best Taco Casserole: A Hearty, Flavorful Mexican-Inspired Dish

This Best Taco Casserole is a delicious, comforting, and easy-to-make dish packed with ground beef, salsa, chili beans, tortilla chips, sour cream, and shredded cheese. It’s the perfect weeknight meal or family dinner, full of savory, cheesy goodness and a delightful crunch from the tortilla chips. Customize it with ground turkey, add extra veggies, or spice it up to suit your taste!

  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 cups salsa
  • 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans, drained
  • 3 cups tortilla chips, crushed
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 1 (2 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
  • ½ cup chopped green onion
  • ½ cup chopped fresh tomato
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9×13-baking dish with cooking spray.

  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 8 to 10 minutes.

  4. Stir in salsa, reduce heat, and simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Stir in beans; cook until heated through.

  5. Spread crushed tortilla chips over the bottom of the baking dish; spoon beef mixture on top. Spread sour cream over beef, then sprinkle olives, green onion, and tomatoes on top. Cover with Cheddar cheese.

  6. Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes.

  7. Serve and enjoy!

  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Casserole
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6
  • Calories: 632 per serving