Taco Junk

Dive into the bold, crowd-pleasing flavors of "Taco Junk," a hearty casserole that transforms taco night into an irresistible one-dish sensation! This quick and easy recipe combines savory seasoned ground beef, black beans, zesty tomatoes with green chilies, and sweet corn, all layered with crunchy tortilla chips and gooey cheddar cheese. Perfectly balanced with a touch of spice, this baked taco casserole comes together in just 35 minutes, making it an ideal family dinner or potluck favorite. Finished with tangy sour cream, fresh green onions, and optional cilantro, "Taco Junk" is a fun, customizable dish that delivers on comfort and taste. Packed with Tex-Mex goodness and endlessly versatile, it’s a guaranteed hit for taco lovers everywhere.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 1 packet Taco seasoning mix
• 1 15-oz can Black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 10-oz can Diced tomatoes with green chilies (e.g., Rotel)
• 1 15-oz can Corn, drained
• 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 cups Tortilla chips, crushed
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 3 stalks Green onions, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup Cilantro, chopped (optional)
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, about 7-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat.

Step 3

Add the diced onion to the skillet with the cooked beef and sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent.

Step 4

Stir in the taco seasoning mix, black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, corn, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 3 minutes to combine the flavors.

Step 5

In a 9x13-inch baking dish, spread a layer of crushed tortilla chips evenly across the bottom.

Step 6

Spoon the beef and vegetable mixture evenly over the crushed chips.

Step 7

Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the beef mixture.

Step 8

Add another layer of crushed tortilla chips on top of the cheese.

Step 9

Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese over the top layer of chips.

Step 10

Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 11

Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 12

Top with dollops of sour cream, green onions, and cilantro (if using). Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2494.2 grams (2494.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4336

Total Fat 262.40g	336%
Saturated Fat 119.90g	600%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 678mg	226%
Sodium 5270mg	229%
Total Carbohydrate 354.50g	129%
Dietary Fiber 49.30g	176%
Total Sugars 45.00g
Protein 199.50g	399%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2417mg	186%
Iron 23mg	125%
Potassium 4290mg	91%

*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: 51.6%

Protein: 17.4%

Carbs: 31.0%