This easy beef Taco Casserole is everything you love about tacos in one casserole you can make ahead and bake when ready! It's loaded with all your favorite taco ingredients like seasoned ground beef, Doritos tortilla chips, black beans, corn, and gooey melted cheese.
Arrange tortilla chips in 13" x 9" baking dish. Set aside.
2 cups tortilla chips
In a large skillet, heat up olive oil.
1 tablespoon olive oil
Add chopped bell pepper and saute for 3 minutes.
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
Add onion and garlic and saute until the onion is almost translucent.
1 small yellow onion, 3 garlic cloves
Add ground beef and cook until brown.
1 lb lean ground beef
Add seasoning, stir in and cook for 1 minute.
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
Add water and stir in well.
¼ cup water
Add beans and corn. Stir everything together.
1 ½ cup black beans, 1 cup corn
Pour the meat mixture over tortilla chips.
Top meat with shredded cheese.
8 oz shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican blend cheese
Bake casserole for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
Top with your favorite fresh taco toppings: lettuce, tomatoes, olives, red onion, etc.
Serve with sour cream, salsa or guacamole.
Notes
You can use lean beef, ground turkey, or chicken breast to make this dish.
Use your favorite salsa in place of water, to add heat to the dish.
You can freeze this dish for up to 3 months.
Make the meat layer, cool completely, and chill in the fridge for up to 2 days, before baking.
Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use a calorie counter you are familiar with.