Taco Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines all the flavors of tacos in a convenient baked format. It typically starts with a layer of seasoned ground beef or turkey cooked with taco seasoning, creating a savory and zesty base. Next, a layer of tortilla chips or crushed Doritos provides a crunchy texture and adds to the taco experience. This is followed by layers of shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, sliced olives, and any other taco toppings you enjoy, creating a hearty and flavorful filling. The casserole is then baked until the cheese is melted and bubbly, resulting in a warm and comforting dish that’s perfect for feeding a crowd. Garnished with fresh cilantro, sour cream, and salsa, Taco Casserole offers a convenient and delicious way to enjoy the flavors of tacos in every bite.
INGREDIENTS:
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, diced finely
1 (4 oz) can Old El Paso diced green chiles
1 (1 oz) package Old El Paso taco seasoning mix
1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (12 oz) package frozen corn
3 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
1 (28 oz) package frozen tater tots
1 (10 oz) can Old El Paso red enchilada sauce
Toppings: olives, cilantro, sour cream, tomatoes
INSTRUCTIONS:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees and spray a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray. For extra crispy tater tots, bake tater tots for about 10 minutes while preparing the beef mixture – otherwise prepare as follows.
In a large skillet, brown the beef and the onion. Add the garlic towards the end of the browning process and cook for 1 minute. Drain.
Add the green chiles, taco seasoning mix, black beans, corn, and 2 cups of the cheese. Stir together to combine. If your skillet isn’t big enough you may need to stir it together in a bowl.
Pour mixture into the prepared 9×13 pan. Arrange tater tots on top of the mixture in a single layer.
Pour the enchilada sauce on top of the casserole as evenly as you can.
Bake uncovered for 30-40 minutes or until tater tots are nice and crispy. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese on top and place back in the oven for 2-3 minutes or until cheese has melted.
Top with olives, cilantro, sour cream, tomatoes when serving if desired.
Enjoy
