Donna's Taco Casserole

Get ready to spice up your dinner routine with Donna’s Taco Casserole, a crowd-pleasing blend of bold Tex-Mex flavors and comforting casserole goodness! This easy-to-make recipe combines seasoned ground beef, black beans, sweet corn, and tangy diced tomatoes, all layered over a bed of crunchy tortilla chips and topped with creamy sour cream and gooey melted cheddar cheese. Ready in just 40 minutes, this baked casserole is perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings. Garnished with fresh green onions and optional jalapeños for a zesty kick, it’s as versatile as it is delicious. Serve it warm with your favorite sides like guacamole, salsa, or a crisp green salad for a complete family-friendly meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
• 0.5 cup water
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1 can (15 ounces) corn (drained)
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes (drained)
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 3 cups tortilla chips (crushed)
• 0.25 cup green onions (sliced)
• 0.25 cup jalapeños (optional, sliced)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain any excess grease.

Step 3

Stir in the taco seasoning mix and water. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until the mixture thickens slightly.

Step 4

Add the black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes to the skillet. Stir well to combine and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Layer the beef and vegetable mixture evenly over the chips.

Step 7

Spread the sour cream on top of the beef mixture, smoothing it out evenly.

Step 8

Sprinkle 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese over the sour cream layer.

Step 9

Add the remaining crushed tortilla chips as the next layer, followed by the remaining shredded cheddar cheese.

Step 10

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

Step 11

Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with sliced green onions and optional jalapeños.

Step 12

Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2189.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3796.5

Total Fat 246.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 117.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 678.3mg	0%
Sodium 4148.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 253.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 43.7g	0%
Total Sugars 32.2g
Protein 184.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2353.5mg	0%
Iron 20.5mg	0%
Potassium 3645.4mg	0%

*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: 55.8%

Protein: 18.6%

Carbs: 25.6%