Quick Taco Bake and Rise Casserole

Prepare to delight your taste buds with the ultimate comfort food—Quick Taco Bake and Rise Casserole! This crowd-pleasing dish combines savory seasoned ground beef, zesty salsa, and hearty black beans, all layered beneath a golden, fluffy cornbread crust infused with cheesy goodness. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy taco casserole is perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, offering bold Tex-Mex flavors with minimal prep time. Top it off with sour cream, fresh cilantro, diced tomatoes, or spicy jalapeños to customize your serving to perfection. With its irresistible layers and effortless simplicity, this recipe is your go-to for a satisfying and flavorful meal everyone will love! Keywords: taco casserole, quick taco bake, taco-inspired dinner recipe, Tex-Mex casserole, ground beef cornbread casserole.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 2 tablespoons Taco seasoning
• 0.25 cup Water
• 1 cup Salsa
• 1 can Black beans
• 1.5 cups Shredded Mexican blend cheese
• 1 box Jiffy cornbread mix
• 1 large Egg
• 0.33 cup Milk
• 0 Optional toppings: sour cream, diced tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeños

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up into crumbles. Drain any excess fat.

Step 3

Stir in the taco seasoning and 1/4 cup of water. Cook for another 2 minutes until the beef is coated with the seasoning.

Step 4

Remove the skillet from heat and mix in the salsa and drained black beans. Stir until evenly combined.

Step 5

Spread the beef mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheese over the beef layer.

Step 6

In a medium mixing bowl, prepare the cornbread mix according to the package instructions by combining the cornbread mix, egg, and milk. Stir until just combined.

Step 7

Pour the cornbread batter evenly over the beef and cheese layer and smooth it out with a spatula.

Step 8

Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheese over the top of the cornbread layer for extra cheesiness.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cornbread topping is golden brown and fully cooked. A toothpick inserted into the cornbread should come out clean.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes. Serve warm with your favorite toppings like sour cream, diced tomatoes, cilantro, or jalapeños.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1758.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3051.0

Total Fat 157.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 70.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.2g
Cholesterol 692.8mg	0%
Sodium 8844.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 268.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.8g	0%
Total Sugars 53.5g
Protein 162.0g	0%

Vitamin D 89.2IU	0%
Calcium 1845.8mg	0%
Iron 22.3mg	0%
Potassium 2361.7mg	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: 45.1%

Protein: 20.7%

Carbs: 34.2%