Irresistible Taco Bake Casserole: A Fiesta in Every Bite

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 9×13-inch casserole

Ingredients

  • cooking spray (such as Pam®)

  • 1 ½poundsground beef

  • 1cupchopped onion

  • ½cupwater

  • 1(1 ounce) packagetaco seasoning mix

  • 1(10 ounce) canrefried beans (Optional)

  • 1(6 ounce) cansliced black olives (Optional)

  • 1(4 ounce) candiced green chiles

  • ½cupsalsa

  • 15taco shells, broken up, or more to taste

  • 2cupsshredded Cheddar cheese

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.

  2. Cook ground beef and onions in a skillet over medium heat until beef is browned, 7 to 10 minutes; drain grease.

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  3. Stir in water and taco seasoning; cook, stirring often, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low and add refried beans, olives, green chiles, and salsa. Cook and stir until ingredients are warmed through, 3 to 4 minutes.

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  4. Place 1/2 of the broken taco shells in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Pour in 1/2 of the ground beef mixture over broken taco shells.

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  5. Sprinkle 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese over top. Repeat layers once more.

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  6. Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes.

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  7. Serve hot and enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe12
Calories360
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
21g
27%
Saturated Fat
9g
46%
Cholesterol
65mg
22%
Sodium
791mg
34%
Total Carbohydrate
21g
7%
Dietary Fiber
3g
11%
Total Sugars
2g
Protein
21g
42%
Vitamin C
9mg
10%
Calcium
216mg
17%
Iron
3mg
14%
Potassium
348mg
7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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