Mexican taco casserole is a delightful dish that combines the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine with the comforting appeal of a casserole. It's a perfect meal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, offering a satisfying blend of spiced ground beef, seasoned rice, creamy cheese, and a delectable salsa layer. With its rich textures, bold flavors, and ease of preparation, this versatile dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
TACO BAKE CASSEROLE
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
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
EASY TACO CASSEROLE
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
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
MEXICAN TACO CASSEROLE
This recipe my sister and me came up with since we love casseroles and were eager to try something new. Instead of pasta or rice it uses Mexican taco crisps. It has a great texture (soft at the bottom and crisp at the top) and is so delicious.
Provided by Lalaloula
Categories Mexican
Time 1h
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Chop the onion into small cubes, slice the carrots and the green chillies into thin pieces. Mix with sweet corn and beans.
- Place one layer of crisps in a casserole dish, cover it with half the vegetables and add half of the sauce.
- Cover with another layer of crisps. Then add the rest of the veggies and the sauce.
- Cover with a last layer of crisps and sprinkle with the cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven at 180°C for 30-40 minutes (the cheese should be golden-brown).
CONTEST-WINNING TACO CASSEROLE
My preschooler doesn't eat ground beef unless it's taco flavored, so I came up with this casserole we all like. To make assembly easy, I prepare the taco meat and freeze several bags at a time. I also cook the noodles over the weekend for a timely supper later in the week. -Kathy Wilson, Romeoville, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add cheese, salsa, tomatoes and taco seasoning. Drain pasta; stir into beef mixture., Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Cover and bake 20 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with tortilla chips. Bake until heated through, about 10 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts :
FANTASTIC TACO CASSEROLE!
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
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 MEXICAN CASSEROLE
This is an easy and very tasty dish. I often substitute ground turkey and low fat dairy products and it is still delicious! Serve with chips, salsa and green salad.
Provided by ANDREALF63
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until no longer pink. Stir in salsa, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in beans, and heat through.
- Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray. Spread crushed tortilla chips in dish, and then spoon beef mixture over chips. Spread sour cream over beef, and sprinkle olives, green onion, and tomato over the sour cream. Top with Cheddar cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 631.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.8 g, Cholesterol 119.2 mg, Fat 43.7 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 31.7 g, SaturatedFat 22.5 g, Sodium 1308.3 mg, Sugar 6 g
TACO CASSEROLE
Craving tacos, and you have all the ingredients except the shells? No problem! This hearty meal tastes just like tacos and is equally as easy...plus it puts to good use those broken tortilla chips at the bottom of the bag.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in beans and 1 cup salsa. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
- In ungreased 2-quart casserole, place broken tortilla chips. Top with beef mixture. Spread with sour cream. Sprinkle with onions, tomato and cheese.
- Bake uncovered 20 to 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Arrange whole tortilla chips around edge of casserole. Serve with lettuce and salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 710, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 7 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (About 1 1/4 Cups), Sodium 1540 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g
MEXICAN-STYLE CHICKEN TACO CASSEROLE
All the flavors you love in a chicken taco come together in this handy casserole. Since most tortilla chips are loaded with salt, there is no added salt in this recipe. Serve with your favorite taco toppings on the completed casserole, and a simple salad of lettuce, topped with salsa, on the side.
Provided by Bibi
Categories Main Dishes Casserole Recipes Chicken
Time 1h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Combine chili powder, ground cumin, onion powder, paprika, pepper, and garlic in a small bowl and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and spray an 11x7-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Place water and bouillon cube in a microwave-safe container and microwave on high for 2 minutes; stir until bouillon cube is dissolved. Cool slightly, add milk, and set aside.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until bubbly, about 2 minutes. Stir in flour and cook, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes. When flour and butter are bubbly and thickened, gradually stir in milk-bouillon mixture. Cook, stirring, until the mixture boils and thickens, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese.
- Combine chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and spice mixture in a bowl; mix well. Pour in cheese sauce and stir again. Pour casserole ingredients into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Sprinkle crumbled tortilla chips over the casserole, return to the oven, and bake until casserole is bubbly and set, about 10 more minutes.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle reserved Cheddar cheese and chopped tomatoes evenly on top of the casserole, then add dollops of sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 507.5 calories, Carbohydrate 42.8 g, Cholesterol 88.7 mg, Fat 24.3 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 32.5 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 1257.5 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
MEXICAN CHICKEN TACO CASSEROLE
This is flavorful way to deconstruct your tacos and make serving them up a little easier on you! Serve tacos casserole-style, and top them with your favorite toppings - shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, salsa, sour cream, etc. as desired! Adjust the seasonings to your preference - you can start with less than called for and add more if you're worried it will be too strong of a flavor profile. Add your favorite taco toppings such as shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, salsa, etc. if desired to serve!
Provided by Rebekah Rose Hills
Categories World Cuisine Latin American Mexican Main Dishes Casserole
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add ground chicken and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally to break up the meat, until onion is mostly tender and meat is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Season with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt. Add black beans, corn, tomatoes, and tomato sauce; stir until well combined.
- Bring mixture to a low simmer and cook for about 10 minutes. Taste mixture and adjust the seasonings as desired.
- Spoon a couple of good-sized scoops of meat mixture onto the bottom of the prepared casserole dish, and spread into a thin layer. Lay about half of the tortillas over the sauce, breaking them in half as needed to make a fairly even layer without too much overlap. Add remaining meat mixture over the tortilla layer. Top with remaining tortillas, again breaking into pieces as necessary to evenly cover the surface.
- Cover with shredded cheese. Spray a piece of foil with nonstick cooking spray, and set the sprayed side against the cheese to cover the casserole dish (this helps prevent "cheese loss" when you remove the foil).
- Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is bubbly and cheese is nicely melted, about 30 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 to 15 minutes before cutting into wedges or scooping out to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.6 calories, Carbohydrate 41.1 g, Cholesterol 65.2 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 1461.2 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
AMAZING MEXICAN TACO PIE - CASSEROLE
Make and share this Amazing Mexican Taco Pie - Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by aneunayme
Categories Beans
Time 35m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Brown ground beef with onions, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper.
- You can also add a ccan of Rotel or diced tomatoes with the meat for more color and flavor, but it is delicious with or without them.
- While meat is cooking, lightly spray 9x13 baking pan with non-stick spray.
- Crush plenty of corn chips and thoroughly cover the bottom of dish.
- Mix together the corn and your choice of 2 cans of the beans, drained (except the Ranch Style Texas beans if you use those) in a medium mixing bowl.
- Layer the bean mixture evenly over the corn chips.
- Layer the meat evenly over the beans.
- Add the cheese evenly on top of the meat.
- Place in oven about 20 minutes or until cheese is thoroughly melted.
- Serve with chips, salsa, and guacamole or spanish rice.
- Garnish with olives and sour cream if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Fat 22.5, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 91.9, Sodium 284.1, Carbohydrate 23.4, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 1.7, Protein 31.3
Tips:
- Choose the right ground beef: Use lean ground beef (80/20 or 90/10) to reduce excess grease. You can also use ground turkey or chicken for a healthier option.
- Use a variety of spices: Taco seasoning is a great base, but don't be afraid to add other spices like chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder. This will give your casserole more flavor and depth.
- Don't overcook the beef: Overcooked beef will be tough and dry. Cook it until it's just browned through, then remove it from the heat.
- Use a variety of toppings: The great thing about taco casserole is that you can top it with whatever you like. Some popular choices include cheese, salsa, sour cream, guacamole, and Pico de Gallo.
- Make it ahead of time: Taco casserole is a great dish to make ahead of time. Simply assemble the casserole and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours before baking. This makes it a great option for busy weeknights.
Conclusion:
Taco casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's a great way to use up leftover ground beef, and it's also a great dish to serve at parties or potlucks. With so many different variations, there's sure to be a taco casserole recipe that everyone will love.
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