Best Taco Casserole Recipe
Taco casserole is a great alternative to traditional tacos, and a whole lot easier to make!
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- ½ cup diced white onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup green bell pepper
- ½ cup taco sauce (I used Frontera)
- 1 ½ tbsp taco seasoning
- 1-4 oz can diced green chiles, undrained
- 12 hard taco shells, broken up in small pieces
- 2 cup Mexican cheese blend
- Toppings: diced tomatoes, sliced jalapenos, sliced black olives, a drizzle of Mexican crema or sour cream, sliced avocado, and fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 F. Using a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with the onion and garlic until there is no pink left, breaking up the meat as you cook it.
- Add the chopped green bell pepper, taco sauce, taco seasoning, and diced green chiles. Cook until almost all the liquid has evaporated, about 6-8 minutes.
Assemble the casserole in these layers:
- ½ broken up taco shells
- ½ meat mixture
- ½ shredded cheese
- repeat layers
- Bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Top with diced tomatoes, sliced jalapenos, sliced black olives, sliced avocado, a drizzle of Mexican crema or sour cream, and fresh cilantro
Nutrition
Carbohydrates: 17.7gProtein: 21.3gFat: 17.2g