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Taco Bake Casserole

Taco Bake Casserole Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 470
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 oz) can sweet corn, drained
  • 1 cup red salsa
  • 2 ½ cups shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided
  • 3 cups lightly crushed tortilla chips, divided

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Brown beef and onion in a skillet over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes, adding garlic for the last 30 seconds.
  2. Lower heat to medium, stir in taco seasoning and ¼ cup water, and cook 2 minutes. Fold in black beans, corn, and salsa. Remove from heat.
  3. Spread 1 ½ cups crushed chips in a 9x13 dish. Top with beef mixture, then 1 ¼ cups cheese. Add remaining chips and cheese.
  4. Bake 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden. Broil 1-2 minutes for extra crispness if desired.
  5. Let rest 5 minutes, then scoop onto plates with your favorite toppings.

Notes

For the crunchiest top, add the final layer of chips and cheese right before baking. If you assemble the casserole ahead, keep those two layers off and bake a few minutes longer from the fridge.