Best Taco Casserole

This taco casserole wbnith ground beef and tortilla chips is easy to make and very tasty. I often substitute with ground turkey and low-fat dairy products, and it's still delicious! Serve this casserole with chips, salsa, and green salad.

Yield: 1 9x13-inch casserole
6 servings

1 pound lean ground beef

2 cups salsa

1 (16 ounce) can chili beans, drained

3 cups tortilla chips, crushed

2 cups sour cream

1 (2 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained

½ cup chopped green onion

½ cup chopped fresh tomato

2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese


Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-baking dish with cooking spray.

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 8 to 10 minutes.

Stir in salsa, reduce heat, and simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Stir in beans; cook until heated through.

Spread crushed tortilla chips over the bottom of the baking dish; spoon beef mixture on top. Spread sour cream over beef, then sprinkle olives, green onion, and tomatoes on top. Cover with Cheddar cheese.

Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes.

Serve and enjoy!




More About This Recipe:

This easy Mexican casserole recipe, featuring convenient ingredients like jarred salsa and canned beans, is the crowd-pleasing weeknight dinner of your dreams.

Beef: Start with a pound of lean ground beef. For a lighter option, you can use ground turkey.
Salsa: Use store-bought salsa or make your own at home.
Canned goods: You’ll need a can of chili beans and canned black olives.
Chips: Crushed tortilla chips add welcome crunch and saltiness.
Sour cream: A layer of sour cream lends cool richness and tangy flavor.
Fresh produce: From the produce section, you’ll need green onions and a fresh tomato.
Cheese: Shredded Cheddar cheese is the perfect finishing touch.

How to Make Mexican Casserole
Cook the beef.
Stir in the salsa, then stir in the beans after the liquid is absorbed.
Layer the casserole according to the detailed recipe below.
Bake until hot and bubbly.

Recipe Tip
Some reviewers say they like to add a packet of taco seasoning to the meat while it cooks for extra flavor.

How to Store Mexican Casserole
Store your leftover Mexican casserole in an airtight container (or covered tightly with storage wrap or foil in the baking dish) for up to four days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.

Can You Freeze Mexican Casserole?
Yes, Mexican casserole freezes well! If you plan to freeze it, go ahead and bake it in a foil pan. Cover the whole thing tightly in at least one layer of storage wrap, then at least one layer of aluminum foil. Freeze for up to three months.