Priscilla's Taco Thing

Discover the ultimate comfort food mashup with Priscilla's Taco Thing, a crowd-pleasing casserole that reinvents classic taco flavors into a layered, oven-baked delight. This quick and easy dinner combines seasoned ground beef, hearty refried beans, tender corn tortillas, and gooey cheddar cheese into a hearty, family-friendly dish perfect for busy weeknights. Topped with fresh green onions, juicy tomatoes, and a dollop of sour cream, this recipe is endlessly customizable with optional toppings like creamy avocado, zesty cilantro, or a splash of hot sauce. With just 15 minutes of prep and a golden, bubbling finish in under 30 minutes, Priscilla's Taco Thing effortlessly combines convenience and bold Tex-Mex flavors into one irresistible meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 1 packet (or 2 tablespoons homemade) taco seasoning
• 0.25 cup water
• 10 small corn tortillas
• 1 can (15 ounces) refried beans
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 stalks, sliced thinly green onions
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• 0 optional toppings: avocado, hot sauce, cilantro

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil and sauté the diced onion until softened, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until it's browned and fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the taco seasoning and 1/4 cup of water. Let the mixture simmer for 2 minutes, then remove from heat.

Step 5

Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 6

Spread a thin layer of refried beans at the bottom of the prepared dish to prevent sticking.

Step 7

Tear or cut the corn tortillas into quarters. Layer half of the tortilla pieces to cover the base of the dish.

Step 8

Spread half of the taco-seasoned ground beef over the tortillas, followed by half of the refried beans and half of the shredded cheddar cheese.

Step 9

Repeat the layering process with the remaining tortillas, ground beef, beans, and cheese (in that order).

Step 10

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven.

Step 11

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbling.

Step 12

Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.

Step 13

Top with chopped green onions, tomatoes, and dollops of sour cream. Add any optional toppings such as avocado, cilantro, or hot sauce for extra flavor.

Step 14

Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1955.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3591.1

Total Fat 227.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 104.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 620.8mg	0%
Sodium 7097.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 234.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 44.5g	0%
Total Sugars 23.5g
Protein 177.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2152.1mg	0%
Iron 17.8mg	0%
Potassium 3739.7mg	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: 55.4%

Protein: 19.2%

Carbs: 25.4%