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Ultimate Taco Casserole Recipe for Easy Taco Nights

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This Ultimate Taco Casserole combines bold taco flavors, creamy textures, and crunchy layers into one easy, family-friendly dish perfect for Taco Tuesday.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups tortilla chips, crushed lightly
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
  • Chopped lettuce
  • Diced tomatoes
  • Sliced olives
  • Sour cream or guacamole
  • Chopped cilantro

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess grease.
  3. Stir in taco seasoning and diced tomatoes (and black beans, if using). Cook for 2-3 minutes until combined and heated through.
  4. Spread half of the crushed tortilla chips evenly across the bottom of a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
  5. Spoon the seasoned beef mixture over the tortilla chips, spreading it evenly.
  6. Spread a layer of sour cream over the beef mixture gently.
  7. Sprinkle shredded cheese generously over the sour cream layer.
  8. Spread the remaining crushed tortilla chips over the cheese layer.
  9. Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  10. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
  11. Serve with your favorite taco toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, olives, or guacamole.

Notes

[‘Use gluten-free tortilla chips and taco seasoning for a gluten-free version.’, ‘Crush tortilla chips before layering for even texture.’, ‘Drain excess grease from ground beef to prevent a soggy casserole.’, ‘Assemble ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to bake.’]

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