Description
Mouthwatering Taco Casserole brings layers of Mexican-inspired comfort to dinner tables with bold spices and cheesy goodness. Hearty ground beef, crisp tortillas, and zesty seasonings combine for a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Canned Ingredients:
- 1 (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) can mushroom soup
- 1 (8 ounces / 227 grams) can beef broth
- 1 (14 ounces / 397 grams) can Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies)
Seasonings and Toppings:
- 1 (1.25 ounces / 35 grams) envelope taco seasoning
- 6 slices cheddar cheese
- 1 (8 ounces / 227 grams) bag tortilla chips
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high temperature and thoroughly cook ground beef until no pink remains, breaking meat into small crumbles.
- Incorporate taco seasoning, mushroom soup, beef broth, and Rotel tomatoes into the meat mixture, allowing ingredients to meld together while simmering for 7-8 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375F and arrange whole tortilla chips as the foundational layer in a casserole dish, creating an even base.
- Carefully distribute the seasoned beef mixture across the tortilla chips, ensuring complete and uniform coverage.
- Systematically layer sliced cheddar cheese over the beef mixture, creating a consistent cheese blanket.
- Transfer casserole to preheated oven and bake for 12 minutes, monitoring until cheese becomes fully melted and develops a golden, bubbly texture.
- Extract casserole from oven, let rest for 2-3 minutes, then serve immediately while hot and cheese remains gooey.
Notes
- Opt for lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a healthier version of this comfort dish.
- Crush tortilla chips slightly before layering to help them absorb more flavor and create a more cohesive texture.
- Consider using low-sodium taco seasoning and broth to control the salt content, especially for those watching their sodium intake.
- For a gluten-free alternative, use gluten-free tortilla chips and verify that all packaged ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 930 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg