Best 6 Zesty Taco Casserole Recipes

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Do you have a craving for zesty, flavorful Mexican food, but don't have the time or energy to prepare a complicated recipe? Look no further! In this article, we will provide you with the ultimate guide to creating the most delicious and easy-to-make "Zesty Taco Casserole." This mouthwatering casserole combines the vibrant flavors of traditional tacos with the convenience of a one-dish meal. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a beginner in the kitchen, our step-by-step instructions and carefully curated recipe will ensure success. So, get ready to impress your family and friends with this zesty explosion of flavors in every bite.

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

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.

ZESTY TACO CASSEROLE



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A quick, filling, zesty vegetarian taco casserole. Yumm! Yumm!

Provided by BLUERAYNE

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup uncooked white rice
2 cups water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (7 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
1 cup salsa
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 cups cottage cheese
1 (8.75 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (15.25 ounce) can vegetarian chili
2 cups coarsely crushed corn chips
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Combine rice and water In a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and garlic in oil until tender. In a medium bowl, combine chile peppers, salsa, chili powder, cumin, oregano, cottage cheese, corn, chili, and cooked rice. Stir this mixture in with the onions and peppers. Cook until heated through. Transfer to a 2 quart casserole dish, and top with chips and cheese. Use more or less cheese to taste.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Carbohydrate 52.9 g, Cholesterol 15.9 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 1031.9 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

TACO CASSEROLE



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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

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 can (15 to 16 oz) spicy chili beans in sauce, undrained
1 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
2 cups coarsely broken tortilla chips
3/4 cup sour cream
4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup)
1 cup shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz)
Whole tortilla chips, shredded lettuce and additional salsa, if desired

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

FIESTA TACO CASSEROLE



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Have a flavor fiesta with taco fixin's baked into a casserole.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 can (15 to 16 oz) spicy chili beans in sauce, undrained
1 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
2 cups coarsely broken tortilla chips
4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup)
1 cup shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz)
Tortilla chips, if desired
Shredded lettuce, if desired
Additional Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; 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. Sprinkle with onions, tomato and cheese.
  • Bake uncovered 20 to 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Arrange tortilla chips around edge of casserole. Serve with lettuce and additional salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 7 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1540 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 1 g

ZESTY BEEF CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Zesty Beef Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Redsie

Categories     Meat

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 teaspoon cooking oil
1 lb lean ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped red pepper
1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, chopped
2 cups medium egg noodles
1 (12 ounce) can kernel corn (with liquid)
1 1/4 cups water
1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope taco seasoning mix
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup grated monterey jack pepper cheese
sliced black olives, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat cooking oil in large frying pan on medium. Add next 4 ingredients. Scramble-fry for about 10 minutes until beef is no longer pink. Drain.
  • Add tomatoes with juice. Stir. Transfer to ungreased 3 quart (3 L) casserole.
  • Add next 7 ingredients. Stir. Bake, covered, in 350°F (175°C) oven for about 1 hour, stirring once at halftime, until noodles are tender but firm.
  • Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, for another 5 to 10 minutes until cheese is melted.
  • Garnish with olives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.9, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 81.4, Sodium 647.5, Carbohydrate 33.2, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 7.2, Protein 24.9

ZESTY TACO CASSEROLE



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A quick, filling, zesty vegetarian taco casserole. Yumm! Yumm!

Provided by BLUERAYNE

Categories     Mexican Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup uncooked white rice
2 cups water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (7 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
1 cup salsa
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 cups cottage cheese
1 (8.75 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (15.25 ounce) can vegetarian chili
2 cups coarsely crushed corn chips
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Combine rice and water In a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and garlic in oil until tender. In a medium bowl, combine chile peppers, salsa, chili powder, cumin, oregano, cottage cheese, corn, chili, and cooked rice. Stir this mixture in with the onions and peppers. Cook until heated through. Transfer to a 2 quart casserole dish, and top with chips and cheese. Use more or less cheese to taste.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Carbohydrate 52.9 g, Cholesterol 15.9 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 1031.9 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

Tips

  • Use a variety of taco seasonings to create different flavors of casserole. Some popular options include chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
  • Add other vegetables to the casserole, such as chopped bell peppers, onions, or corn. This will add more flavor and texture to the dish.
  • Top the casserole with shredded cheese before baking. This will create a golden brown crust and make the casserole even more delicious.
  • Serve the casserole with your favorite taco toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and shredded lettuce.
  • Leftover casserole can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the casserole for up to 2 months.

Conclusion

Taco casserole is a quick, easy, and delicious 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 flavor, taco casserole is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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