Best Taco Casserole Recipe: Easy, Delicious, and Family-Friendly

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Looking for a delicious and easy weeknight dinner? This Taco Casserole recipe is a perfect choice! Packed with classic Mexican flavors, this hearty dish combines seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and all your favorite taco toppings into one irresistible casserole. It's not only quick to prepare but also a crowd-pleaser that the whole family will love. Whether you're feeding a hungry group or planning for leftovers, this Taco Casserole is the ultimate comfort food that’s sure to become a regular in your meal rotation.

Ingredients

·        1 tablespoon olive oil

·        1 pound lean ground beef or ground turkey

·        1/2 medium onion chopped

·        1 teaspoon chili powder

·        1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

·        1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

·        2 cups crushed tortilla chips

·        1 (14 ounce) refried Mexican beans

·        1 (12 ounce) can corn drained

·        1 (15.5 ounce) jar salsa use your favorite kind

·        2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (or use cheddar) divided

·        Toppings (optional, to taste): tomatoes, cilantro, scallions, avocado, black olives, sour cream, lettuce, etc.

Instructions   

1.             Preheat oven to 350F and move the rack to the middle position.

2.   Add the oil and ground beef (or ground turkey) to a skillet. Cook, breaking up the meat as you go along, for 5 minutes over medium-high heat, Add salt and pepper to taste.

3.   Stir in the onion, chili powder, garlic powder, and ground cumin, and continue cooking for another 5 minutes.

4.   Meanwhile, add the crushed tortillas chips in an even layer to the bottom of a 9x13 (or similar size) casserole dish.

5.   If there's a lot of excess fat in the skillet, spoon most of it out. Stir in the corn, salsa, and half the cheese. Let it warm through (until the cheese melts).

6.   Spoon the beef mixture evenly over the tortilla chips.

7.   Top the casserole with the refiried bean and the remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until it's warm and the cheese is nice and melty. Meanwhile, prep the toppings. 

8.   Serve casserole as-is or with your favorite toppings.

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