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

Taco Casserole is a delicious and convenient dish that combines the flavors of a traditional taco with the ease of a casserole. Whether you're cooking for a crowd or just looking for a simple weeknight meal, this recipe is sure to satisfy all of your cravings for Mexican-inspired cuisine. With layers of seasoned ground beef, creamy refried beans, gooey cheese, and crunchy tortilla chips, this casserole is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 8 ounces macaroni
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
  • 2 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 2 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
  • ½ cup sour cream (Optional)
  • ¼ cup chopped green onions

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente. Drain.
  • In a large skillet, cook and stir ground beef and chopped onion over medium heat until brown. Mix in tomato soup, diced tomatoes, and taco seasoning mix. Stir in pasta.
  • Spoon beef mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle crumbled taco chips and grated cheese on top.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the cheese is melted. Serve with chopped green onions and sour cream, if desired.
  • Nutrition

    334 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 50mg
    • Sodium: 635mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 22mg
    • Calcium: 116mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 258mg