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Easy Taco Casserole

Taco Casserole is such an easy and tasty way to do taco night! It’s made with layers of tortilla chips, ground beef, onion, beans, corn, and tomatoes, all topped with plenty of cheese and baked to perfection. The ultimate Mexican dish that's sure to get rave reviews from the whole family!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 211kcal
Author Rena

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb lean ground beef may use lean ground turkey
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 tsp chili powder or to taste
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 (12 oz) can corn drained
  • 1 (15 oz) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups shredded cheese use lite or fat-free
  • 2 cups corn flakes or crushed tortilla chips of choice
  • Optional toppings: tomatoes, green onions, avocado, cilantro, black olives, sour cream or plain yogurt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F and spray a baking dish with cooking oil spray.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and cook while mincing it with a wooden spoon.
  • Stir in the onion, chili powder, garlic powder, and cumin and cook for 5 minutes longer. Add the beans, corn, crushed tomatoes, and 1 cup of cheese. Continue to cook for 3-4 minutes more.
  • Meanwhile, add a layer of crushed cornflakes or crushed tortilla of choice to the bottom of your prepared baking dish. Spread a layer of taco meat mixture, followed by a layer of cheese. Repeat until all the ingredients are used up. Finish by topping the casserole with the remaining cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and the cheese is golden on top.
  • Serve the taco casserole with toppings of your choice and enjoy!

Notes

  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container for no more than four days and serve with extra tortilla chips for added crunch.
  • Healthier corn flakes of choice can be used, or any taco chips of choice.
  • Use lite or fat-free shredded cheese

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 274mg | Potassium: 267mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 465IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 153mg | Iron: 4mg