Taco Fiesta Bake

Get ready to elevate taco night with this irresistible Taco Fiesta Bake! This layered casserole is packed with bold Tex-Mex flavors, featuring seasoned ground beef, hearty black beans, sweet corn, and zesty diced tomatoes with green chilies. Mixed with fluffy rice and topped with a gooey blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, this bake is finished with a crunchy layer of crushed tortilla chips for the ultimate textural contrast. Perfect for a crowd-pleasing dinner, it's quick to prepare—just 15 minutes of prep—and bakes to golden perfection in 30 minutes. Serve it piping hot with a dollop of sour cream, a sprinkle of green onions, and fresh cilantro to bring it all together. Whether you're hosting a party or feeding a hungry family, this one-pan taco casserole is sure to become a household favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 1 packet taco seasoning mix
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 ounces) corn kernels, drained (or frozen, thawed)
• 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
• 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 2 cups tortilla chips, crushed
• 0.5 cup sour cream (optional, for serving)
• 2 tablespoons sliced green onions (optional, for garnish)
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (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 over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until the beef is browned and fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess grease.

Step 3

Stir in the taco seasoning packet, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes with green chilies. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Remove the skillet from heat and mix in the cooked rice until evenly combined.

Step 5

Spread half the beef and rice mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Top with 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.

Step 6

Add the remaining beef and rice mixture as the second layer, then sprinkle with the remaining cheddar cheese and the Monterey Jack cheese.

Step 7

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the foil, sprinkle the crushed tortilla chips evenly over the top, and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Optionally, garnish with sour cream, green onions, and fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2667.3 grams (2667.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4469

Total Fat 241.30g	309%
Saturated Fat 118.10g	590%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 703mg	234%
Sodium 4240mg	184%
Total Carbohydrate 377.70g	137%
Dietary Fiber 46.80g	167%
Total Sugars 43.30g
Protein 226.10g	452%

Vitamin D 24IU	120%
Calcium 2976mg	229%
Iron 25mg	141%
Potassium 4452mg	95%

*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: 47.3%

Protein: 19.7%

Carbs: 32.9%