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Easy Taco Casserole

Easy Taco Casserole: Your Weeknight Cheesy Comfort Food

This Easy Taco Casserole combines beloved Tex-Mex flavors, quick preparation, and customizable toppings, making it perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meat Mixture
  • 1 lb Lean Ground Beef or ground turkey for a lighter option
  • 1 cup Chopped Onion yellow or red onion can be used
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic or garlic powder if fresh isn’t available
  • 1 cup Chopped Green Bell Pepper any color bell pepper works
  • 1 cup Taco Sauce or salsa for a fresh twist
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning or combine cumin, chili powder, and paprika
  • 1 can Diced Green Chiles add jalapenos for more heat
For the Casserole Base
  • 12 pieces Hard Taco Shells or tortilla chips as an alternative
  • 2 cups Shredded Mexican Cheese Blend or any melting cheese
For the Toppings
  • Favorite Toppings (e.g., pico de gallo, avocado, sour cream) customize with any toppings you love

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • 9x13 inch baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Easy Taco Casserole
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef along with chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking for 6-8 minutes.
  3. Stir in the chopped green bell pepper, diced green chiles, taco sauce, and taco seasoning. Cook for another 5-8 minutes until thickened.
  4. In a 9x13-inch baking dish, layer half of the broken taco shells, half of the meat mixture, and half of the cheese. Repeat this process.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
  6. Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Top with your favorite toppings and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This Easy Taco Casserole can be made ahead and stored for quick meals. Customize easily according to taste preferences.

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