Description
This Taco Casserole is a quick and easy one-pan meal that delivers bold flavors in just 30 minutes. It combines lean ground beef, zesty taco seasoning, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, cheese, and tortilla chips for a satisfying family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
1.5 lbs Lean Ground Beef
2 tbsp Taco Seasoning
1 can (15 oz) Black Beans
1 cup Corn Kernels
1 can (10 oz) Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilis
2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese
4 cups Tortilla Chips
1/2 cup Sour Cream
1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a large oven-safe skillet or 9×13 inch baking dish
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until no pink remains. Drain excess fat
- Stir in taco seasoning, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes
- Transfer the mixture to the baking dish if not using an oven-safe skillet. Spread it evenly
- Top with a layer of slightly crushed tortilla chips, followed by shredded cheese
- Bake for 10 to 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly
- Garnish with sour cream and fresh cilantro before serving
Notes
For a healthier option, replace ground beef with ground turkey or chicken.
Keep chips large enough for crunch and avoid overbaking to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg