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taco casserole

(7 ratings)
jcrow216 avatar
Recipe by
Janet Crow
@jcrow216
Quinwood, WV

Talk about taking tacos to a whole new level. This is one of my husband's favorite meals. So easy to throw together and very satisfying.

(7 ratings)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For taco casserole

  • 1 lb
    ground beef
  • 1 can
    refried beans (16 oz)
  • 1 pkg
    taco seasoning
  • 1 c
    chunky salsa
  • 2 c
    crushed tortilla chips, plus a little more for topping
  • 2 c
    shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 3 stalk
    green onions, chopped
  • 1 lg
    tomato, chopped
  • 2 c
    shredded lettuce

How To Make taco casserole

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Brown ground beef in a skillet and drain the grease off.
  • 2
    Add in the refried beans, taco seasoning, and salsa. Cook for 5 minutes and remove from heat.
  • 3
    In a 9 x 13 casserole dish spread 2 cups of tortilla chips around the bottom.
  • 4
    Evenly spread the meat mixture over the top.
  • 5
    Top that with 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese, 1/2 the green onions, and 1/2 of the chopped tomatoes.
  • 6
    Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
  • 7
    Remove from oven and top with shredded lettuce, remaining green onions, tomatoes, a few more chips, and then the remaining cheese. Enjoy!
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