Taco Casserole
Spice up Taco Tuesday with this easy Taco Casserole recipe! Crispy tortilla chips are layered with refried beans, taco meat, diced tomatoes, and melty cheese and then baked in the oven. Load up with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Put a fun twist on taco night that the whole family will love by whipping up this delicious ground beef taco casserole. It’s everything you love about classic tacos in layered casserole form. This recipe comes together quickly, making it perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. You can also prep components of the dish ahead of time and pop it in the oven when you’re ready to bake!
I love making taco casserole with chips for a crunchy taco experience. Pile on your favorite taco toppings like a dollop of sour cream, diced tomatoes, salsa, shredded lettuce, cilantro, sliced black olives, and avocado slices or guacamole. It makes a filling meal that is super easy and sure to please the family or a crowd! If you’re looking for more taco night recipes, try my taco salad, taco soup, or steak tacos.
WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE THIS RECIPE
- Ground Beef – I used lean ground beef (beef that is 80-90% lean) to keep the casserole from getting too greasy. If you use a high-fat content beef, drain off the excess fat after browning.
- Refried Beans – canned refried pinto beans make the casserole assembly super easy. Alternatively, you can use refried black beans.
- Tomatoes – use canned diced tomatoes, and be sure to include the liquid when you add them to the recipe!
- Cheese – the mild flavor of shredded cheddar is the perfect addition to this recipe. Freshly shred cheddar cheese from the block for the best flavor and melting.
- Taco Seasoning – use your favorite store-bought mix or make your own homemade taco seasoning!
- Tortilla Chips – you will need just under 2 cups of tortilla chips to make the perfect crunchy bottom layer of this taco casserole bake. If it’s hard to measure out the chips, just evenly cover the bottom of the baking dish with a layer of chips.
