Fiesta Taco Casserole

Turn your mealtime into a fiesta with this easy and irresistible Fiesta Taco Casserole! Bursting with bold Tex-Mex flavors, this crowd-pleasing dish layers spiced ground beef, black beans, zesty diced tomatoes with green chilies, and sweet corn over a crunchy tortilla chip base, all topped with gooey, melty cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes and baked to golden perfection, this casserole is the perfect fusion of comfort food and taco night. Garnished with creamy sour cream, fresh cilantro, and crisp green onions, it’s an all-in-one meal that’s as vibrant as it is satisfying. Perfect for feeding a family or impressing guests, this hearty creation is your new go-to recipe for weeknight dinners, football parties, or potlucks. Serve warm with extra tortilla chips or a side salad for a complete and unforgettable dining experience!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
• 1 14.5-ounce can, drained canned diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 1 15-ounce can, drained and rinsed canned black beans
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 4 cups, lightly crushed tortilla chips
• 2 cups, divided shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 cup sour cream
• 3 thinly sliced green onions
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking apart with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain off any excess grease.

Step 3

Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion is soft and fragrant.

Step 4

Stir in the taco seasoning, canned diced tomatoes with green chilies, black beans, and corn. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, mixing everything thoroughly.

Step 5

In the prepared casserole dish, layer half of the lightly crushed tortilla chips evenly on the bottom. Spread half of the beef mixture over the chips. Sprinkle with 1 cup of cheddar cheese.

Step 6

Repeat the layers with the remaining tortilla chips, beef mixture, and 1 more cup of cheddar cheese. Finally, sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the top.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.

Step 8

Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for about 5 minutes. Top with dollops of sour cream, sliced green onions, and fresh cilantro before serving.

Step 9

Garnish as desired and enjoy warm!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2383.3 grams (2383.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4607

Total Fat 295.00g	378%
Saturated Fat 139.70g	699%
Polyunsaturated Fat 30.30g
Cholesterol 778mg	259%
Sodium 8641mg	376%
Total Carbohydrate 302.10g	110%
Dietary Fiber 65.80g	235%
Total Sugars 37.50g
Protein 227.00g	454%

Vitamin D 24IU	120%
Calcium 3360mg	258%
Iron 26mg	142%
Potassium 4598mg	98%

*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: 55.6%

Protein: 19.0%

Carbs: 25.3%