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Taco Casserole
A delicious layered casserole combining seasoned beef, crispy tortilla chips, and fresh toppings for a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 cups tortilla chips (crushed)
- 1 14 oz can black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 12 oz can corn (drained)
- 1 15.5 oz jar salsa
- 2 cups cheddar (shredded, divided)
- Grape tomatoes (halved) Grape tomatoes
- Scallions (chopped) Scallions
- Avocado (chopped) Avocado
- Olives (sliced) Olives
- Lettuce (chopped) Lettuce
- Cilantro (chopped) Cilantro
- Sour cream Sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and prepare a 9x13 dish.
- Cook beef with onion and seasonings until browned, then add beans, corn, salsa, and 1 cup cheese; warm until cheese melts.
- Layer crushed tortilla chips in dish, top with beef mixture, then remaining cheese.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until bubbly and cheese is melted.
- Top with tomatoes, scallions, avocado, olives, lettuce, cilantro, and sour cream before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add hot sauce or more salsa as desired.