Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 30 mins | Servings: 6
Today is my favourite day! It’s Mexican Feast day! On the menu, we are going to make this amazing Taco Casserole. Easy, crazy delicious, and always a huge hit! Pair it with nachos and top with favourite toppings for a fast and filling meal that everybody will love! It’s also perfect to serve when you have a guest coming over.
I love serving this as is and laying all the toppings aside so everyone can just pick what toppings they like. This is what I am going to do again tonight. I’m sure it will be a blast as usual! If you are looking for the next big star, this Taco Casserole is your best option. Try this soon, and you’ll see!
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INGREDIENTS
TACO CASSEROLE:
1 15-ounces can refried beans
1 lb of ground beef
1 standard size package taco seasoning
2 c. Fritos Corn Chips lightly crushed
1 c. mild salsa
2 c. grated cheese divided (Colby Jack, Monterey Jack, Cheddar or Mexican Blend)
TOPPINGS:
1 c. shredded lettuce
1 c. sour cream
1 c. Fritos chips or use shredded cheese, if desired)
1 c. cut tomatoes
1 c. sliced black olives
How to make Taco Casserole
Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 375 degrees F.
Step 2: Brown the ground beef, then add the taco seasoning following the package directions.
Step 3: In the meantime, pour the crushed Fritos into the bottom of an 8 x 8-inch baking dish.
Step 4: Cook the refried beans with the salsa and a cup of cheese until hot. You can do this either on a stovetop or microwave. When done, spread this over the Fritos followed by the ground beef mixture.
Step 5: Lastly, sprinkle the rest of the 1 cup cheese on top.
Step 6: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for about 15 minutes or until cooked through and the cheese has melted.
Step 7: Take the casserole out of the oven and serve right away with your favourite toppings. Enjoy!
NUTRITION FACTS:
Calories: 393kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 1055mg | Potassium: 476mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 887IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 358mg | Iron: 3mg
Ingredients
- TACO CASSEROLE:
- 1 15-ounces can refried beans
- 1 lb of ground beef
- 1 standard size package taco seasoning
- 2 c. Fritos Corn Chips lightly crushed
- 1 c. mild salsa
- 2 c. grated cheese divided (Colby Jack, Monterey Jack, Cheddar or Mexican Blend)
- TOPPINGS:
- 1 c. shredded lettuce
- 1 c. sour cream
- 1 c. Fritos chips or use shredded cheese, if desired)
- 1 c. cut tomatoes
- 1 c. sliced black olives
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 375 degrees F.
Step 2: Brown the ground beef, then add the taco seasoning following the package directions.
Step 3: In the meantime, pour the crushed Fritos into the bottom of an 8 x 8-inch baking dish.
Step 4: Cook the refried beans with the salsa and a cup of cheese until hot. You can do this either on a stovetop or microwave. When done, spread this over the Fritos followed by the ground beef mixture.
Step 5: Lastly, sprinkle the rest of the 1 cup cheese on top.
Step 6: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for about 15 minutes or until cooked through and the cheese has melted.
Step 7: Take the casserole out of the oven and serve right away with your favourite toppings. Enjoy!