Best 9 Easy Taco Bake Casserole Recipes

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Unleash your inner chef and embark on a culinary journey to create the ultimate "Easy Taco Bake Casserole." This delightful dish is a harmonious blend of flavorful Mexican spices, gooey cheese, tender ground beef, and crispy tortilla chips. With minimal effort and a touch of creativity, you'll transform simple ingredients into a tantalizing casserole that will tantalize taste buds and satisfy cravings. Get ready to indulge in a fiesta of flavors as you delve into the secrets of crafting this irresistible dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FANTASTIC TACO CASSEROLE!



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I think this casserole tastes even better than a real taco, it is SO DELICIOUS! ...if you love tacos, then you will love this casserole! My recipe#76616 works great for this recipe. ALL ingredients can be adjusted to suit taste. It is best to prepare this casserole and bake right away as the broken tacos will get too soggy.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 55m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic (or to taste)
1 bell pepper (use red or green, seeded and chopped)
seasoning salt
black pepper
1 cup water
2 teaspoons dried chili pepper flakes (or to taste)
1 (215 ml) bottle taco sauce (can use two bottles of taco sauce if desired)
2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chilies
1 (14 ounce) sliced ripe olives, drained and divided (can use green or black()
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (4 1/2 ounce) package taco shells or 1 (4 1/2 ounce) package white corn tortillas, broken into pieces
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 large firm tomatoes (can use 2 tomatoes)
3 sliced green onions (optional)

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cook beef, onion, bell pepper, chili flakes and garlic until beef is no longer pink; drain then season with seasoning salt and black pepper (or cayenne pepper).
  • Stir in water, taco sauce, green chiles, half of the olives and taco seasoning mix (you can use 2 packages of seasoning mix if desired for this).
  • Cook over low heat for about 6-8 minutes.
  • Layer HALF of broken shells on bottom of greased 13x9 baking pan; cover with HALF of meat sauce, then sprinkle with 2 cups (or to taste) cheddar cheese.
  • Repeat with remaining broken taco shells, meat sauce and then top with remaining cheese (to prevent the cheese from getting hard, you can sprinkle on the last 10 minutes before the end of baking time and return to oven until melted).
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until bubbly, and cheese is melted.
  • After baking, sprinkle with remaining olives, tomatoes and green onions.
  • **NOTE** I sometimes drizzle bottled salsa sauce (mild or spicy) on top of the ground beef and then on top before baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1148.7, Fat 80.4, SaturatedFat 37.2, Cholesterol 234.3, Sodium 3051.2, Carbohydrate 43.9, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 8.1, Protein 64.8

EASY CRESCENT TACO BAKE



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We just love this easy five-ingredient taco casserole recipe. Fill a buttery crescent roll crust with your favorite taco fixings, then prepare to join the clean plate club. Top with shredded lettuce and tomato for an even more authentic taco experience.

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count)
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
3/4 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
2 tablespoons Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix (from 1-oz package)
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Unroll dough; separate into 8 triangles. Place in ungreased 9-inch square pan or 10-inch pie plate; press over bottom and up sides to form crust.
  • In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in salsa and taco seasoning mix; simmer 5 minutes. Spoon meat mixture in crust-lined pan; sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake 14 to 17 minutes or until crust is deep golden brown and cheese is melted. Served topped with lettuce and tomato, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.6, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Cholesterol 73.0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 20.2 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 652.3 mg, Sugar 5.1 g, TransFat 2 1/2 g

EASY TACO CASSEROLE RECIPE



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A quick and easy to make taco casserole recipe that the entire family will love. Add the toppings of your choice to customize each serving!

Provided by makeyourmeals

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound ground beef
½ cup onion, diced
3 Tablespoons taco seasoning
3/4 cup water
4 cups tortilla chips, more or less based on brand
½ cup salsa
2 cups Mexican cheese , shredded and divided
sour cream, lettuce, onion, jalapeños, salsa

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 8 x 11 baking dish and set aside.
  • Brown the ground beef and onion until the meat is no longer pink, drain if needed.
  • Return meat back to the skillet and add taco seasoning mix and water, mix well. Simmer until most of the liquid has been absorbed.
  • In the prepared baking dish, break up half of the tortilla chips and place them in an even layer on the bottom of the dish.
  • Top the crushed chips with the hamburger and onion mix, half of the cheese and salsa.
  • Add another layer of crushed chips and top with cheese.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly around the edges.
  • Serve warm and add the toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 715 calories, Carbohydrate 54 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 89 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 44 grams fat, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 28 grams protein, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 grams, Sodium 889 grams sodium, Sugar 3 grams sugar, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams unsaturated fat

TACO BAKE CASSEROLE



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This taco bake casserole is a quick and easy dinner for the whole family! Have dinner ready in just about 30 minutes!

Provided by Jennifer Fishkind

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1.5 pounds ground beef
1 chopped onion
1 package package taco seasoning mix (plus the water indicated on the package)
1 10 ounce can Rotel ( not drained)
1 2.25 ounce can sliced black olives
1 15 ounce can of corn (drained)
4 taco size flour tortillas
2 cups cheddar cheese (divided)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place the ground beef in a skillet along with the onions and cook until beef is browned and onions are tender.
  • Stir in the package of taco seasoning along with the amount of water indicated on the package directions. Cook for 8-10 minutes.
  • Mix in the Rotel, olives and corn in with the beef. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Spray the bottom of a 9x13 dish with nonstick spray. Place tortillas on the bottom of the dish.
  • Spread half of the meat mixture evenly over the tortillas. Next, sprinkle one cup of cheese over the meat layer. Then add another layer of tortillas, the rest of the meat on top of the tortillas and the last cup of cheese on top of the meat.
  • Bake at 350 degrees until bubbly, about 20 minutes.
  • Serve with sour cream and other taco toppings as desired

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 82 mg, Sodium 690 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY TACO CASSEROLE



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Your family is sure to enjoy this mildly spicy one-dish meal with Southwestern flair. It's quick and easy to make and fun to serve. -Flo Burtnett, Gage, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef
1 cup salsa
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 cups crushed tortilla chips
1 cup shredded Colby cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 medium tomato, chopped
2 cups shredded lettuce

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the salsa, mayonnaise and chili powder. , In an ungreased 2-qt. baking dish, layer half of the meat mixture, chips and cheeses. Repeat layers. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Just before serving, top with tomato and lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514 calories, Fat 38g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 644mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

TACO CASSEROLE



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This Taco Casserole is everything you love about a taco! Skip the shells and save yourself the mess! Make this Mexican dinner in a casserole with layers of seasoned ground beef, salsa, beans, tortilla chips, and cheese!

Provided by Alyona Demyanchuk

Categories     Main Dish

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb ground beef
15 oz pinto beans ((mashed in its liquid))
1 cup salsa
1/4 cup taco seasoning
2 cups crushed tortilla chips
8 oz Colby and Monterey Jack Cheese ((grated))
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 tomato ((chopped))
1/2 onion ((diced))

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, fry the beef over medium-high heat until browned. Add the beans, taco seasoning, and salsa. Simmer to desired consistency.
  • Layer with half the chips, beef mixture, and remaining chips into a 2-quart baking dish. Top with the cheese and bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes until hot and bubbly. Garnish with lettuce, tomato, and onion before serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 504 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 28 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 67 mg, Sodium 1159 mg, Fiber 9 g, Sugar 4 g

EASY TACO CASSEROLE



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Quick and easy taco entree for a last minute meal. Top with chopped tomato, onion, and lettuce if desired.

Provided by charmed71

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef
1 cup salsa
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups crushed tortilla chips, divided
4 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
4 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cook and stir ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease. Stir salsa, onion, mayonnaise, chili powder, and cumin into the beef. Remove from heat.
  • Spread about half the ground beef mixture into the bottom of a 2-quart casserole dish. Spread about half the tortilla chips in a layer atop the beef mixture. Layer about half of each of the Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses over the tortilla chip layer. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients, ending with Monterey Jack cheese. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the cheese is melted in the middle, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Cholesterol 89.5 mg, Fat 38 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 689.7 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

TACO CORNBREAD CASSEROLE



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Serve up this taco cornbread casserole that is bursting with Tex-Mex flavor. A taco cornbread bake that is cornbread, seasoned ground beef, black beans, mexicorn, and more. A must make weeknight dinner idea.

Provided by Kelsey Apley

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box cornbread (8x5 ounces + Ingredients on Box)
1 pound ground beef
2-3 tablespoons taco seasoning
1/4 cup water
1 can Mexicorn (11 ounces, drained)
1 can Green chiles (4 ounces)
1 can Black beans (15.25, rinsed and drained)
2 cups sour cream
2 cups shredded cheese

Steps:

  • First preheat your oven to 350 degrees, and prep a 9x9 or 8x8 pan. Then make up the cornbread as directed on the box.
  • Pour the prepared cornbread in the pan and bake for 10-15 minutes. You want the cornbread to be lightly golden around edges.
  • While cornbread is cooking cook up the ground beef until no longer pink. Then drain off fat. Add in taco seasoning and the water and stir till coated.
  • Add in the black beans, green chiles, and the mexicorn. Stir until mixed and set aside.
  • In a new bowl place your sour cream and 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese. Mix till creamy.
  • When cornbread is done, remove and pour the meat mixture on top, followed by spreading on the sour cream mixture. Then top with the remaining shredded cheese.
  • Bake another 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
  • Dish up your taco cornbread casserole and pile on all your favorite toppings.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 465 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 31 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 116 mg, Sodium 799 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 3 g, UnsaturatedFat 11 g

TACO BAKE CASSEROLE



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This quick and easy taco bake will satisfy even the most picky eaters. You can modify it to add things you love. It's yummy and so easy to make! Top with tomatoes, lettuce, salsa or whatever you like on your Mexican food.

Provided by Cherie Burgett

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 52m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

cooking spray (such as Pam®)
1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
½ cup water
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (10 ounce) can refried beans
½ cup salsa
1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
15 taco shells, broken up, or more to taste
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Cook ground beef and onions in a skillet over medium heat until beef is browned, 7 to 10 minutes; drain grease. Stir in water and taco seasoning; cook, stirring often, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Add refried beans, salsa, olives, and green chiles. Cook and stir over low heat until ingredients are warmed through, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Place half of the taco shells in the bottom of the baking dish. Pour in half of the ground beef mixture; sprinkle with half of the Cheddar cheese. Repeat with remaining taco shells, ground beef mixture, and Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360 calories, Carbohydrate 20.6 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 790.6 mg, Sugar 2 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right type of ground beef. For a leaner casserole, use ground sirloin or ground turkey. For a more flavorful casserole, use ground chuck or ground round.
  • Brown the ground beef thoroughly. This will help to develop the flavor of the beef and prevent it from becoming dry.
  • Use a variety of seasonings. Taco seasoning, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder are all good options.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different toppings. Shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa, and guacamole are all popular choices.
  • Serve the casserole immediately. This will help to prevent the casserole from becoming soggy.

Conclusion:

Taco bake casserole is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. It is also a great way to use up leftover ground beef. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying casserole that the whole family will enjoy.

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