Best 11 Easy Taco Casserole Recipes

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Are you craving a mouthwatering and effortlessly delicious dinner option? Look no further than our comprehensive guide to creating the ultimate Easy Taco Casserole. This flavor-packed dish combines the classic flavors of a taco with the convenience of a casserole, making it a perfect choice for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. With just a handful of pantry staples and a few simple steps, you can whip up this hearty and satisfying meal that is sure to please the entire family. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey where layers of seasoned ground beef, crunchy tortilla chips, and melted cheese come together to create a flavor explosion that will leave your taste buds dancing.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

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

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.

EASY TACO RICE CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Easy Taco Rice Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by FarahC

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups cooked white rice
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1/2 cup corn
3/4 cup refried beans
1 cup chopped canned tomato
1 lb ground turkey or 1 lb ground beef, browned
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 cup salsa

Steps:

  • preheat oven 375.
  • In a Medium pot heat and mix everything but salsa and cheese. Once heated,Pour salsa over rice mixture,top with cheese.
  • bake 375 for 30 minutes.
  • Serve with guac and chips,and a salad.

QUICK & EASY TACO BURGER CASSEROLE



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A new twist on an old favorite! Feeds a family of 6-8, and is great on a cold winter night. I came up with this recipe when I was trying to get my husband to eat more family-style casserole dishes (he's not a fan of casseroles). I served it right out of the oven, bubbling hot, with a slice of crusty french bread and a small dinner salad. He ate three helpings and told me that I should definitely put "that one" in my recipe box.

Provided by zbigbass

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning
3/4 cup water
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can sweet corn
2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup
1 cup cheddar cheese (grated)
4 cups macaroni noodles (cooked al dente)
1/4 cup green pepper (chopped)
1/4 cup black olives (chopped or sliced)

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni noodles according to package directions for al dente, drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside. In a large skillet, brown ground beef with onion, drain. Return meat mixture to skillet, stir dry taco seasoning mix into meat mixture along with water. Cook over medium heat, stirring occassionally, for 10 minutes. Add the corn, tomato soup, cheddar cheese and cooked macaroni noodles to the meat mixture and stir until well blended. Turn mixture into a greased, large oblong casserole dish. Cover, and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Remove cover and bake an additional 15 minutes or until bubbly. You may add extra grated cheese to top the casserole, if you wish, during the last 15 minutes of baking time.

EASY CHEESY TACO CASSEROLE (SOMERSIZE LEVEL 1)



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This is another one from my Somersize mailing list. It's good for Level 1, in spite of the small amount of flour it contains.

Provided by bunkie68

Categories     Meat

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup chopped onion
olive oil, for browning meat
2 lbs ground beef
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning
3 eggs
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon flour
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (more if desired)

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in medium skillet.
  • Saute onion in olive oil until soft.
  • Brown ground meat with onion.
  • When meat is almost cooked through, add taco seasoning.
  • When meat is cooked completely, drain off grease and set aside to cool.
  • In a large casserole dish, beat eggs.
  • Open diced tomatoes and drain the juice off into a small mixing bowl.
  • Add the flour to the juice of the tomatoes and mix well until the lumps are gone.
  • Add flour/juice mixture to eggs and stir well.
  • Add shredded cheese to egg mixture.
  • Add ground beef and tomatoes to egg mixture and stir well.
  • Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 1 hour, or until set and cooked all the way through.
  • You can top with a layer of shredded cheese halfway through cooking time if desired.
  • Serve topped with salsa and sour cream, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.2, Fat 23.7, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 171.3, Sodium 300.9, Carbohydrate 5.8, Fiber 1, Sugar 3, Protein 27.6

EASY TACO CASSEROLE



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I love mexican food, and this is a fast dish that I found on the back of a box of taco shells. It can be used as a dip at party's as well. My grandkids really loved this one it's a keper.

Provided by donna clark

Categories     Casseroles

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ground beef
1 medim onion chopped
1 jar(s) ( 16 oz ) picante sauce medium spice
3/4 c water
1 can(s) ( 4 oz ) green chilies
1 pkg taco seasoning mix
12-18 hard taco shells broken up
2 c ( 8 oz ) mexican cheese blend cheese or shredded cheddar cheese
2 tomates chopped
4 green onions chopped
1 ( 8 oz ) sour cream

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 375 degreese,
  • 2. Cook the beef and onions until beef is no longer pink, drain off the fat. Srir in picante sauce and water, green chilis and seasoning mix cook over low heat for 5 minutes.
  • 3. In a 13' by 9' baking dish layer half of the broken taco shells on the bottom of the dish, Cover with half of the of the meat mixture , sprinkle with one cup of cheese. Repeat with the remaining meat mixture and taco shells and cheese.
  • 4. Bake for 25 minutes or until hot and bubbley.
  • 5. Let stand 5 minutes then top with green onions, chopped tomatoes and sour cream ,add more broken taco shells on top and serve.

EASY CRESCENT TACO CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Easy Crescent Taco Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mrs.R

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 lbs lean ground beef
2 (1 1/4 ounce) packages taco seasoning
16 ounces salsa
2 (8 ounce) refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
16 ounces cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Prepare ground beef with taco seasoning per directions for the seasoning.
  • Combine hamburger mixture with salsa.
  • In a 9 x 13 pan, spread out one tube of crescent rolls.
  • Spread on meat/salsa mix.
  • Evenly add cheese.
  • Cover cheese with last tube of crescent rolls.
  • Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.

EASY TACO CASSEROLE



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This is what I would serve at a typical supper here at my house when I am pressed for time and need something fast and filling. I have used ground turkey or ground chicken with great results but there is no reason that you could not use plain old ground beef. Hope you like it!

Provided by Mamas Kitchen Hope

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ground chicken or 1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin, ground
1 teaspoon oregano
10 ounces tomatoes and green chilies, undrained (Rotel)
14 ounces pinto beans, drained
1 cup corn kernel
10 ounces tortilla chips
2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Brown meat, onion and garlic in large skillet until no pink remains and onion is clear. Drain grease.
  • Add spices, tomatoes, beans and corn and mix well.
  • Continue to cook over medium heat until some of the liquid has evaporated. You want a little liquid but not alot- like a sloppy joe mixture.
  • In an 8x8 greased pan crush a handful of chips and place on the bottom of the pan, adding more chips until you have a good layer. **** I like to get it as dry as possible here so that it holds together like a lasagna. PLEASE use your taste and judgment here and make it as dry or as liquid as you like. :)
  • Layer meat mixture on top of chips.
  • Crush some more chips and place on top of meat. Press down on chip layer to draw some moisture into the top layer of chips.
  • Top with cheese.
  • Bake at 350F for about 20 minutes or until cheese is thoroughly melted.

EASY WEEKNIGHT TACO CASSEROLE



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This has to be the best recipe. I got this recipe from a friend and I make it often. The spice is just right and the taste is too!

Provided by Dawn Reid

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb ground beef
1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope taco seasoning
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can mushroom soup
1 (8 ounce) can beef broth
1 (14 ounce) can rotel
6 slices cheddar cheese
1 (8 ounce) bag tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef.
  • Add taco seasoning, mushroom soup, beef broth, and Rotel tomatoes.
  • Bring to a simmer. Simmer for about 5-10 minutes.
  • Pour chips into bottom of casserole dish (leave whole).
  • Pour beef mixture over chips.
  • Place sliced cheese on top.
  • Bake at 375° for about 10 minutes or until cheese looks melted.

TACO CASSEROLE (EASY, CHEAP, AND QUICK)



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When the kids were little, this was a great recipe to put together easily and quickly, and still easy on the budget. But my girlfriends love it when I make this for our luncheons as well. Enjoy!

Provided by samie maison

Categories     Casseroles

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can(s) seasoned diced tomatoes
1 can(s) whole kernel corn drained and rinsed
2 pkg taco seasoning mix
1 can(s) tomatoe soup/tomatoe sauce
2 c grated cheeder cheese
1/3 pkg totilla chips (this is a good time to use up the not so fresh ones, bottom of the bag)
2 lb browned ground beef
1/2 c onions chopped (optional )
1/3 c peppers sweet or hot (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Brown your meat, and then add onions and peppers, taco seasoning, and required amount of water. Usually a cup per package of seasoning, and 1 package to a lb of beef.
  • 2. Let this simmer for about 10 mins to reduce and let the meat soak up flavor.
  • 3. Add your diced tomatoes, tomato soup/sauce, corn, and tortilla chips. Let this heat through.
  • 4. Dump into a sprayed oil casserole dish, and top with cheese. Bake for about 20 min. on 350, or until cheese is melted, and slightly browned.
  • 5. This can be served on top of fresh tortilla chips, with lettuce as a taco salad, or as is with maybe some chips on the side. Olives and sour creme really add to this dish as well. Mix up the toppings to make your own custom version of taco casserole. Enjoy!

EASY TACO CASSEROLE RECIPE - (4.2/5)



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Provided by á-24940

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound lean ground beef
1 can Ranch Style beans
1 10-12 ounce bag tortilla chips, crushed
1 can Ro-tel tomatoes
1 small onion, chopped
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 package taco seasoning
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup water
Sour cream and salsa for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. In a large skillet, brown meat and drain off fat. Stir in beans, tomatoes, onion, taco seasoning, soup and water. Simmer over medium-low heat until everything is well combined and heated through. Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish. Put down a layer of crushed tortilla chips, followed by a layer of the meat/bean mixture, then half of the cheddar cheese. Repeat layers. Cover with foil and bake for 20 to 30 minutes, or until bubbly. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Top with sour cream and salsa.

Tips:

  • For a more flavorful casserole, use a combination of ground beef and pork sausage.
  • To add a spicy kick, use a can of diced green chiles or a tablespoon of chili powder.
  • If you don't have taco seasoning, you can make your own by combining chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
  • Be sure to drain the taco meat well before adding it to the casserole.
  • Use a variety of toppings, such as shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa, to customize your casserole.

Conclusion:

Taco casserole is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. It is also a great way to use up leftover taco meat. With its simple ingredients and customizable toppings, taco casserole is a dish that everyone will enjoy.

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