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Taco Casserole

HB-5461 · Hand-built original · Mexican

Taco Casserole — the dish itself.

Seasoned ground beef is layered in one baking dish with refried beans, sour cream, and cheddar cheese, then topped with olives, crushed tortilla chips, tomato, and green onion.

MexicanMain40 min6 servings648 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: ground beef

Servings:6quantities adjust to match

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • ¾ cup water
  • 1 can (16 oz) refried beans
  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • ¾ cup tortilla chips, crushed
  • ¼ cup sliced black olives
  • ⅓ cup fresh tomatoes, diced
  • Green onions, chopped
  • ⅓ cup shredded lettuce (optional)

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Saute the onion and ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until the onion is transparent and the beef is browned. Drain the excess fat.
  3. Add the taco seasoning and ¾ cup water, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
  4. Spread the refried beans evenly in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  5. Add a second layer of sour cream, then the ground beef and onion mixture.
  6. Top with the shredded cheddar cheese and bake, uncovered, for 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Top with the sliced olives and crushed tortilla chips and bake for 8 more minutes.
  8. Remove from the oven and top with the diced tomatoes, chopped green onion, and lettuce, if using.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 40 min

Nutrition (per serving, where published)

648 kcalCalories
29.2 gProtein
38.5 gCarbs
42.3 gFat
16.9 gSaturates
5.5 gFibre
3.4 gSugars
1099 mgSodium
106 mgCholesterol
700 mgPotassium
369 mgCalcium
4.1 mgIron
1 servingServing

Estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data

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