🌮🍲 Taco casserole
Taco casserole is a baked, layered dish inspired by tacos—usually combining seasoned meat, tortillas or chips, cheese, and toppings. It’s cheesy, hearty, and perfect for feeding a crowd with minimal effort.
🧾 Ingredients
🥩 Meat layer
- 500g ground beef (or chicken)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2–3 tbsp taco seasoning (or chili powder + cumin + paprika)
- 1 can diced tomatoes or tomato sauce
- Salt & pepper
🌽 Layers
- 6–8 tortillas (cut into pieces) or tortilla chips
- 1 cup corn (optional)
- 1 can black beans or kidney beans (optional)
🧀 Cheese layer
- 2–3 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella mix)
🥑 Toppings (after baking)
- Lettuce, tomatoes
- Sour cream or yogurt
- Salsa or hot sauce
- Jalapeños (optional)
👩🍳 Method
1. Cook meat filling
- Brown onion and ground beef in a pan.
- Add seasoning and tomatoes.
- Simmer until thick and flavorful.
2. Assemble layers
In a baking dish:
- Layer 1: tortillas/chips
- Layer 2: meat mixture
- Layer 3: beans/corn (optional)
- Layer 4: cheese
Repeat layers if dish is deep, finishing with cheese on top.
3. Bake
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20–25 minutes
- Top should be melted, bubbly, and slightly golden
4. Rest & serve
- Let sit 5–10 minutes before cutting
- Add fresh toppings after baking
🍽️ Serving ideas
- With sour cream and salsa
- With guacamole 🥑
- As a party or meal-prep dish
💡 Tips
- Don’t over-sauce the meat or casserole may turn soggy
- Use sturdy chips if replacing tortillas
- Resting helps it slice cleanly like lasagna
⚡ Quick 3-step version
- Cook taco meat
- Layer with tortillas + cheese
- Bake until bubbly
If you want, I can also give you a low-carb taco casserole, a spicy jalapeño version, or a Doritos taco casserole (very popular party version).
