Taco Casserole Recipe
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Taco Casserole Recipe

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This taco casserole recipe is perfect for Taco Tuesday! I could eat Mexican food every day of the week, literally. Mark and I fixed this recipe for years for our girls when they were growing up.

This recipe is awesome because most of the ingredients are in the freezer (the meat), and in our pantry and refrigerator. This recipe is adult and kid-friendly because, let’s be honest, who doesn’t love tacos, right?

This taco casserole recipe has ground beef, refried beans, black beans, cheese, tortilla chips, salsa, with black olives and cilantro! What’s not to love. I love anything with salsa!

If you love tacos you will love this recipe. I don’t know about you, but I love casseroles, especially if I can make some of the ingredients ahead of time. You can fry the meat the day before and assemble the casserole right before placing the pan into the hot oven the next day. In case you missed this post, Taco Salad Recipe

Taco Casserole Recipe

Taco Casserole Recipe

Ingredients:

  • Ground Beef with Taco Seasoning
  • Refried Beans
  • Green Onions
  • Chopped Onion
  • Tortilla Chips
  • Salsa
  • Tomatoes
  • Shredded Cheese
  • Black Olices
  • Sour Cream
  • Cilantro
  • Shredded Lettuce

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Taco Casserole Recipe

Step One: Gather Ingredients

Gather your ingredients before you start the recipe.

Taco Casserole Recipe

Step Two: Cook the Ground Beef

Cook the ground beef with the taco seasoning until well done. Preheat the oven to (350°F ) = (176°C)

Taco Casserole Recipe

Step Three: Grease Baking Dish – Layer Chips

Grease a casserole baking dish. The first layer of the casserole will be crushed tortilla chips. Spread them evenly in the baking dish.

Tortilla Chips

Step Four: Add Beans

Top the tortilla chips with several small scoops of refried beans, and the black beans, then spread as evenly as possible.

Refried Beans and Black Beans

Step Five: Top With Cheese

Top with two cups of shredded cheese and spread evenly over the refried and black beans.

Taco Casserole Recipe

Step Six: Add Ground Beef & Cheese

Next, top with the cooked ground beef and two cups of cheese. Spread as evenly as possible. Please note, I left the left side meatless for my vegetarian family members.

Taco Casserole Recipe

Step Seven: Add Olives and Onions – Bake

Now, add the sliced olives and chopped white or yellow onions. Bake uncovered for 20-30 minutes, or until the cheese melts.

Taco Casserole Recipe

Finished Product

After baking, remove the casserole from the oven and garnish with sour cream, chopped tomatoes, green onions, and cilantro. Place chopped lettuce on each plate before serving the casserole. Squeeze some lime juice over each serving, if desired.

Taco Casserole Recipe

Taco Casserole Recipe

5 from 1 vote
Taco Casserole Recipe
Taco Casserole Recipe
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
 
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 people
Instructions
  1. Cook the ground beef with the taco seasoning until well done. Preheat the oven to (350°F ) = (176°C). Grease a casserole baking dish. The first layer will be the crushed tortilla chips. Spread them evenly in the baking dish. Top the tortilla chips with several small scoops of refried beans, the black beans, and spread as evenly as possible. Top with two cups of shredded cheese and spread evenly over the refried beans. Next, top with the cooked ground beef and the remaining two cups of cheese. Spread as evenly as possible. Now, add the sliced olives and chopped white or yellow onions. Bake uncovered for 30-40 minutes or until the cheese melts. After baking, remove the casserole from the oven and garnish with salsa, sour cream, lettuce, chopped tomatoes, green onions, and Cilantro.

How do I store the leftovers?

I store mine in an airtight Tupperware-type container for 2-3 days.

Can I freeze this recipe?

This recipe is great to freeze. Leave the sour cream, lettuce, chopped tomatoes, and green onions until you serve it after freezing it.

Can I make this recipe vegetarian?

Skip the meat altogether, add an extra can of beans and it’s now vegetarian, depending on how you feel about the cheese and sour cream! There are always health issues for most any recipe, but you also need to consider the desired flavor. Remember, this is a taco casserole with all the ingredients and toppings you’d expect.

Is it possible to use ground turkey or chicken?

Yes, you can, that’s why I love this recipe because it’s so versatile. You should consider trying other kinds of meat, like shredded beef or pork, turkey, or even fish, if your family enjoys it. I haven’t tried ham, but cubed ham or bacon could possibly have just the flavor you want.

Can I use regular beans instead of refried beans?

Of course, just drain the beans you have chosen and sprinkle them over the chips. It really doesn’t matter what kind of beans you decide to swap out. Once you’ve added the beans of choice, follow the instructions in the recipe card.

Final Word

Let me know if you try making my taco casserole recipe, I love to hear from you. It’s all about cooking from scratch, right?

We must teach our kids and grandkids the skill of cooking and baking. May God Bless this world, Linda

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4 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    Linda,
    Looks great. But, you know us Texans. We have our slant on things Mexican. We will change the black olives to sliced jalapeños and put the sour cream on the side for any Yankees in the crowd. LOL!!!.

    1. Hi Harry, thank you for the 5 stars, my sweet friend! Texas has the best Mexican food EVER!! The black olives switched out to jalapeños is the best!!! You’re awesome! Linda

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