Soft Taco Casserole

Get ready to elevate taco night with this hearty and flavorful Soft Taco Casserole, a family-friendly recipe that combines all the zesty flavors of your favorite tacos in a convenient baked dish. Layered with seasoned ground beef, creamy refried beans, soft flour tortillas, gooey cheddar cheese, and tangy salsa, this easy-to-make casserole is pure comfort food. It comes together in just 20 minutes of prep time and bakes to golden perfection, making it an ideal weeknight dinner or crowd-pleasing potluck dish. Customize with optional garnishes like fresh lettuce, juicy diced tomatoes, sour cream, and cilantro for a delightful Tex-Mex finish. Perfect for feeding up to six people, this simple yet satisfying recipe is sure to become a household favorite. Keywords: soft taco casserole, taco casserole recipe, easy taco bake, Tex-Mex casserole, family-friendly dinner.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 1 packet taco seasoning mix
• 2/3 cup water
• 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
• 6 large soft flour tortillas
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup salsa
• 1 cup (optional, for garnish) sour cream
• 1 cup (optional, for garnish) diced tomatoes
• 2 cups (optional, for garnish) chopped lettuce
• 2 tablespoons (optional, for garnish) fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until the beef is browned and the onion is softened, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess grease.

Step 3

Stir in the taco seasoning and water as directed on the seasoning packet. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.

Step 4

In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the refried beans for 1-2 minutes to make them easier to spread.

Step 5

Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish lightly with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 6

Place two flour tortillas in the bottom of the casserole dish, overlapping as needed to cover the surface.

Step 7

Spread about half of the refried beans over the tortillas.

Step 8

Add half of the cooked taco meat mixture on top of the beans, spreading it evenly.

Step 9

Sprinkle 1/3 of the shredded cheddar cheese over the taco meat.

Step 10

Repeat the layers: two tortillas, the remaining refried beans, the remaining taco meat, and another 1/3 of the cheese.

Step 11

Top the casserole with the final two tortillas, then spread the salsa evenly over the top layer.

Step 12

Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese over the salsa.

Step 13

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

Step 14

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 15

Allow the casserole to cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with sour cream, diced tomatoes, chopped lettuce, and fresh cilantro if desired.

Step 16

Cut into squares and serve warm. Enjoy your Soft Taco Casserole!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2432.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3804.6

Total Fat 232.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 119.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.4g
Cholesterol 678.3mg	0%
Sodium 6538.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 269.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.5g	0%
Total Sugars 44.4g
Protein 184.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2682.7mg	0%
Iron 25.6mg	0%
Potassium 4058.7mg	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: 53.6%

Protein: 18.9%

Carbs: 27.6%