Easy Taco Casserole Recipe

close-up of taco casserole on a metal spatula

4.82 from 103 votes

This taco casserole recipe has tender ground beef, all the best taco flavors, tons of cheese, and a layer of Doritos! It's the ultimate easy comfort food for busy families.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy taco casserole recipe, ground beef taco casserole, taco casserole with Doritos

Servings:

Author: Natasha Bull

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 medium onion chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups crushed Doritos I used Nacho Cheese flavor
1 (14 ounce) can black beans drained & rinsed
1 (12 ounce) can corn drained
1 (15.5 ounce) jar salsa use your favorite kind
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (or use cheddar) divided
Toppings (optional, to taste): tomatoes, cilantro, scallions, avocado, black olives, sour cream, lettuce, etc.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F and move the rack to the middle position.
Add the oil and ground beef to a skillet. Cook, breaking up the meat as you go along, for 5 minutes over medium-high heat.
Stir in the onion, chili powder, garlic powder, and ground cumin, and continue cooking for another 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, add the crushed Doritos in an even layer to the bottom of a 9x13 (or similar size) casserole dish.
If there's a lot of excess fat in the skillet, spoon most of it out. Stir in the beans, corn, salsa, and half the cheese. Let it warm through (until the cheese melts).
Spoon the beef mixture evenly over the Doritos.
Top the casserole with the remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until it's warm and the cheese is nice and melty. Meanwhile, prep the toppings.
Serve casserole as-is or with your favorite toppings.

Notes

Serves 6-8 depending on how much people eat.
You can also find this recipe in the casseroles chapter of the Salt & Lavender: Everyday Essentials hardcover cookbook.

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