TACO CASSEROLE Recipe

 

Taco Casserole

This Taco Casserole is a hearty, flavor-packed dish that layers seasoned ground beef, creamy cheese, and soft tortillas. Topped with melted cheddar and finished with guacamole, cilantro, and sour cream, it's perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. Quick, easy, and sure to please the whole family!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired, Tex-Mex
Servings: 6
Calories: 613 kcal

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef

• 1 packet taco seasoning

• 1/4 cup water

• 1 can (10 oz) Ro*Tel diced tomatoes with chiles, drained

• 1 can nacho cheese soup

• 1/2 cup sour cream

• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese

• 12 soft tortillas (8-inch)

• Guacamole, for garnish

• Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish

• Sour cream, for garnish (optional)
  

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Prepare the baking dish by spraying a 9×9-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

3. Cook the beef: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.

4. Season the beef: Return the drained beef to the skillet. Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Cook for 2 more minutes.

5. Make the filling: In a bowl, combine the drained Ro*Tel tomatoes, nacho cheese soup, and sour cream. Stir in the seasoned beef until evenly combined.

6. Layer the casserole: Place 3 tortillas in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Spread 1/3 of the beef mixture evenly over the tortillas. Repeat the layers twice more, ending with a layer of tortillas on top.

7. Add the cheese: Sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese evenly over the top layer of tortillas.

8. Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly browned at the edges.

9. Serve: Let the casserole cool for a few minutes. Slice and serve warm, garnished with chopped cilantro, guacamole, and additional sour cream if desired.