Taco Casserole Recipe

This Taco Casserole is packed with seasoned ground beef, crunchy tortilla chips, melted cheese, salsa, and all your favorite taco toppings. It's an easy family dinner that combines everything you love about tacos into one cheesy baked casserole.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

Easy weeknight dinner

Family-friendly

Loaded with taco flavor

Great for Taco Tuesday

Perfect for leftovers

Ready in under an hour

Ingredients

For the Casserole

1 pound ground beef

1 small onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 packet taco seasoning

½ cup water

1 can (10 oz) Rotel tomatoes, drained

1 cup salsa

1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed

2 cups crushed tortilla chips

3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

Toppings

Shredded lettuce

Diced tomatoes

Sour cream

Jalapeños

Pico de gallo

Cilantro

Avocado slices

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

Cook ground beef and onion in a large skillet until browned.

Drain excess grease.

Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

Step 3

Stir in:

Taco seasoning

Water

Rotel tomatoes

Salsa

Black beans

Simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 4

Spread half of the crushed tortilla chips into the baking dish.

Top with the beef mixture.

Sprinkle 2 cups of cheese over the beef.

Add remaining tortilla chips.

Top with remaining cheese.

Step 5

Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until hot and bubbly.

Step 6

Let rest for 5 minutes.

Top with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, pico de gallo, jalapeños, cilantro, and avocado before serving.

Storage

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use Doritos instead?

Yes. Nacho Cheese Doritos make an amazing variation.

Can I make it ahead?

Yes. Assemble up to 24 hours in advance and bake when ready.

What goes with Taco Casserole?

Mexican rice, refried beans, queso dip, guacamole, and street corn.