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Jan 28, 2016

Taco Casserole

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We love tacos around here (really anything Southwestern), but tacos can be pretty messy to eat, as you probably know.  Especially with hard taco shells, you pick them up and bite into them, and crunch, bits and pieces start falling, and hopefully land on your plate and not your lap!  This simple recipe solves that problem for you!  It has the "scrumptiousness" of a taco, but in easier to eat casserole form, plus you can stretch out the beef with refried beans!

taco casserole6This taco casserole is crunchy, cheesy, and includes beef, tomato sauce and beans all in one dish!

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 to 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, cooked thoroughly and fat drained off
  • 16 ounces canned tomato sauce
  • 3/4 cup refried beans
  • 1 package or 1 Tablespoon taco seasoning (I use mild)
  • 6 ounce bag tortilla chips
  • 2 cups (8 oz) sharp Cheddar cheese

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Mix together your cooked and drained ground beef, tomato sauce, taco seasoning and refried beans.

In a greased 11 x 7 baking dish, start layering.

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Gently crumble about half of the tortilla chips, and that is layer one in your baking dish.  You want bite size pieces, not crumbs.

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Then make a layer out of half of the meat mixture, and on top of that, a layer of half of the cheese.  I like sharp Cheddar because it just gives a lot more flavor for the fat and calories, but if your family prefers a milder cheese, you can always substitute Monterey Jack or another mild yellow cheese.

Finally do one more layer of broken up chips, then the remainder of the meat mixture, and last, a layer of cheese, and you're ready to bake uncovered in a preheated 350 degree oven for about 20 minutes, or till it's all heated through, and the cheese is melted and yummy looking!

Taco Casserole, Joyful Homemaking

Taco Casserole

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Prep Time:20 mins
Cook Time:20 mins
Total Time:40 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 to 1 1/2 pounds ground beef cooked thoroughly and fat drained off
  • 16 ounces canned tomato sauce
  • 3/4 cup refried beans
  • 1 package or 1 Tablespoon taco seasoning I use mild
  • 6 ounce bag tortilla chips
  • 2 cups 8 oz sharp Cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Mix together your cooked and drained ground beef, tomato sauce, taco seasoning and refried beans.
  • In a greased 11 x 7 baking dish, start layering.
  • Gently crumble about half of the tortilla chips, and that is layer one in your baking dish. You want bite size pieces, not crumbs.
  • Then make a layer out of half of the meat mixture, and on top of that, a layer of half of the cheese. I like sharp Cheddar because it just gives a lot more flavor for the fat and calories, but if you’re family prefers a milder cheese, you can always substitute Monterey Jack or another mild yellow cheese.
  • Finally do one more layer of broken up chips, then the remainder of the meat mixture, and last, a layer of cheese, and you’re ready to bake uncovered in a preheated 350 degree oven for about 20 minutes, or till it’s all heated through, and the cheese is melted and yummy looking!
  • You can add any toppings you might normally like with your tacos, such as sour cream, lettuce and tomato, hot sauce or salsa!
  • This dish is best served right away.
Servings: 4

 

taco casserole7You can add any toppings you might normally like with your tacos, such as sour cream, lettuce and tomato, hot sauce or salsa!  I added a little sour cream to my serving, and it was scrumptious!  This dish is best served right away, but I had leftovers for lunch two days later, and it was still yummy!  Hope you enjoy!

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  1. Catherine Murton says

    April 5, 2017 at 12:50 pm

    My family would love this! This would be great for a potluck or taking a dish to new mamas too!

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    • Margo says

      April 5, 2017 at 12:56 pm

      It really is delicious, and I bet it would do great at a potluck! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  2. Christina Bowen says

    February 26, 2018 at 7:41 pm

    This looks great and I think my picky husband would love it! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  3. Sangria says

    September 5, 2018 at 2:44 pm

    I used cool ranch doritos instead of the regular tortilla chips n its extra delicious

    Reply
    • Margo says

      September 5, 2018 at 2:49 pm

      Sounds yummy! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  4. Sheri says

    December 4, 2018 at 2:01 pm

    This looks good! Thanks for sharing at the To Grandma's House We Go DIY, Crafts, Recipes and More Link Party. I pinned this! Hope to have you join again this week.

    Reply

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