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Cheesy Taco Casserole

Seasoned beef, salsa, and tortillas bake under cheddar for a weeknight taco stack you can slice into squares.

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Cheesy Taco Casserole

15 minPrep25 minCook40 minTotal

Amounts scale with servings. Pan size and cooking time may need adjusting for larger batches.

Ingredients

Let’s make it

  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 375°F. Cook beef and onion in a skillet over medium-high heat until the beef is browned and reaches 160°F, about 8 minutes. Drain extra fat.

  2. 2

    Stir in taco seasoning, beans, and salsa. Simmer for 3 minutes.

  3. 3

    Spread a thin layer of the meat in an 8-inch baking dish. Layer tortillas, more meat, and cheddar, repeating until the dish is full and finishing with cheese.

  4. 4

    Bake for 18–20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the center is hot. Rest 5 minutes, then finish with sour cream and green onions.

A few things that help

Halved tortillas fit the corners of a square dish better than whole ones.

Let the casserole stand so the layers set enough to slice.

Use what you have

Ground turkey can replace beef; cook it to 165°F.

Flour tortillas work if that is what you have; the layers will be a little softer.

Your questions, answered

Can I make taco casserole ahead?

Assemble, cover, and refrigerate up to a day. Bake from cold until the center is steaming and 165°F.

What should I serve with it?

A simple salad or extra salsa on the side is enough. The casserole already has tortillas, beans, and meat.

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