Teresa's Taco Casserole

Elevate your taco night with Teresa's Taco Casserole, a crowd-pleasing one-dish wonder that's as easy to make as it is delicious! Packed with bold flavors, this layered casserole combines seasoned ground beef, zesty salsa, hearty black beans, and sweet corn, all nestled between crunchy tortilla chips and gooey melted cheddar cheese. Finished with vibrant toppings like crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, creamy sour cream, and optional fresh cilantro, this dish delivers all the classic taco flavors in a comforting baked format. Ready in just 40 minutes and serving six, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Discover how this Mexican-inspired casserole can become your next family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 packet Taco seasoning
• 0.67 cup Water
• 1 cup Salsa
• 1 15-ounce can Canned black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 15-ounce can Canned corn, drained
• 4 cups Tortilla chips
• 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Shredded lettuce
• 1 cup Diced tomatoes
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and brown the ground beef until fully cooked, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.

Step 3

Stir in the taco seasoning and add the water. Simmer for 5 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.

Step 4

Add the salsa, black beans, and corn to the skillet. Stir to combine, then remove from heat.

Step 5

Lightly grease the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Spread half of the tortilla chips evenly across the bottom of the dish.

Step 6

Pour half of the meat mixture over the tortilla chips, spreading it into an even layer. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the meat mixture.

Step 7

Repeat the layers with the remaining tortilla chips, meat mixture, and shredded cheddar cheese.

Step 8

Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 9

Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes.

Step 10

Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, and fresh cilantro, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2557.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4003.9

Total Fat 242.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 104.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 29.7g
Cholesterol 600.7mg	0%
Sodium 11657.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 306.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 53.2g	0%
Total Sugars 41.4g
Protein 189.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2391.9mg	0%
Iron 20.4mg	0%
Potassium 4410.4mg	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: 52.4%

Protein: 18.2%

Carbs: 29.4%