Sharon's Taco Casserole

Get ready to transform taco night with Sharon’s Taco Casserole, a crowd-pleasing recipe that combines all the flavors you love in a taco into a hearty, cheesy, and satisfying baked dish. Featuring seasoned ground beef, black beans, and zesty diced tomatoes with green chilies, this layered casserole is topped with crushed tortilla chips and a gooey blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese for the ultimate comfort food feast. Quick to prepare with just 15 minutes of prep time, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners or potlucks, and it’s customizable with toppings like green onions, fresh cilantro, or a dollop of sour cream. Whether served on its own or paired with guacamole and extra chips, this easy taco casserole is destined to be a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 packet (about 1 ounce) Taco seasoning
• 1 can (10 ounces) Diced tomatoes with green chilies (e.g., Rotel)
• 1 can (15 ounces) Black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup Frozen corn
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 3 cups Tortilla chips, slightly crushed
• 2 stalks Green onions, sliced (for garnish)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until it is fully browned, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.

Step 3

Add the diced onion and garlic to the skillet and cook for another 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.

Step 4

Stir in the taco seasoning, diced tomatoes with green chilies, black beans, and frozen corn. Allow the mixture to simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the sour cream until fully combined.

Step 6

Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish lightly with cooking spray. Spread a layer of crushed tortilla chips on the bottom of the dish.

Step 7

Spoon half of the beef mixture over the tortilla chips, spreading it out evenly. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the beef mixture.

Step 8

Repeat the layers: another layer of crushed tortilla chips, the remaining beef mixture, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese along with the shredded Monterey Jack cheese.

Step 9

Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Step 10

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden on top.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with sliced green onions and chopped cilantro before serving.

Step 12

Serve warm with extra tortilla chips, sour cream, or guacamole on the side, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2233.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4274.5

Total Fat 277.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 137.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 758.2mg	0%
Sodium 8927.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 275.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 42.7g	0%
Total Sugars 33.4g
Protein 213.7g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 3143.0mg	0%
Iron 19.3mg	0%
Potassium 3380.7mg	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: 56.1%

Protein: 19.2%

Carbs: 24.7%