How to Make Taco Bake Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Tired of the same old tacos? Looking for a new way to spice up taco night? Look no further than this delicious Taco Bake Casserole! This easy-to-make dish is a great way to satisfy your taco cravings while adding a fun twist to the traditional taco experience.

With layers of seasoned ground beef, creamy refried beans, gooey melted cheese, and crunchy tortilla chips, this Taco Bake Casserole is a mouthwatering combination of all your favorite taco ingredients. It's a perfect dish for f...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray (such as Pam®)
  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
  • 1 (10 ounce) can refried beans (Optional)
  • 1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives (Optional)
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
  • ½ cup salsa
  • 15 taco shells, broken up, or more to taste
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch casserole

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Cook ground beef and onions in a skillet over medium heat until beef is browned, 7 to 10 minutes; drain grease.
  • Stir in water and taco seasoning; cook, stirring often, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low and add refried beans, olives, green chiles, and salsa. Cook and stir until ingredients are warmed through, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Place 1/2 of the broken taco shells in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Pour in 1/2 of the ground beef mixture over broken taco shells.
  • Sprinkle 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese over top. Repeat layers once more.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Serve hot and enjoy!
  • Nutrition

    360 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 65mg
    • Sodium: 791mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 216mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 348mg