Easy Taco Casserole

Transform your taco night with this Easy Taco Casserole, a crowd-pleasing, layered dish packed with bold Mexican-inspired flavors! This family-friendly recipe combines seasoned ground beef, black beans, and zesty salsa, layered over crunchy tortilla chips and smothered in gooey, melted cheddar cheese. Topped with fresh ingredients like shredded lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and a dollop of sour cream, this casserole offers a perfect balance of textures in every bite. Ready in just 40 minutes, it's an ideal weeknight dinner that’s simple, satisfying, and fun to customize with optional toppings like sliced black olives or fresh cilantro. Whether you're feeding a hungry family or entertaining guests, this taco bake is guaranteed to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef
• 1 packet Taco seasoning
• 0.25 cups Water
• 1 can Black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1.5 cups Salsa
• 3 cups Tortilla chips, lightly crushed
• 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 cups Shredded iceberg lettuce
• 1 cups Diced tomatoes
• 0.5 cups Sour cream
• 0.25 cups Sliced black olives (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked (about 7-8 minutes). Drain any excess grease.

Step 3

Add the taco seasoning and 1/4 cup of water to the skillet with the cooked beef. Stir to combine and let simmer for 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the black beans and 1 cup of salsa. Mix well and remove from heat.

Step 5

Spread 1/3 of the crushed tortilla chips evenly across the bottom of the greased baking dish.

Step 6

Layer half of the beef mixture over the tortilla chips, then sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top.

Step 7

Repeat the layers: another 1/3 of the crushed tortilla chips, the remaining beef mixture, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.

Step 8

Top with the remaining 1/3 of the crushed tortilla chips and drizzle evenly with the remaining 1/2 cup of salsa.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, black olives (if using), and freshly chopped cilantro, if desired.

Step 11

Serve immediately and enjoy your easy taco casserole!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2591.3 grams (2591.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4523

Total Fat 272.90g	350%
Saturated Fat 110.30g	552%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.30g
Cholesterol 601mg	200%
Sodium 11163mg	485%
Total Carbohydrate 365.80g	133%
Dietary Fiber 67.10g	240%
Total Sugars 34.80g
Protein 194.00g	388%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2447mg	188%
Iron 24mg	132%
Potassium 4400mg	94%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.3%

Protein: 16.5%

Carbs: 31.2%