Taco Casserole

This easy-to-make taco casserole is the answer to the "what's for dinner" question! It's easy to make, perfect for weeknights and looks good enough for entertaining as well.

Prep Time20

Cook Time30

Total Time50

Author : Kari Peters

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 554kcal

Ingredients

1 tbsp avocado oil or cooking oil of choice
1 medium onion 1/4" dice, about 2 cups
1 large bell pepper 1" dice, about 1.5 cups
1 pound ground beef 85/15 lean
3 tbsp taco seasoning
15 ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
2 cups frozen corn
2 cups fresh salsa from the refrigerated section
3 cups Pepperjack cheese grated

Toppings:

sour cream, chopped tomatoes/or salsa, shredded romaine, corn chips, green onions, olives, avocado

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350ºF
Once you've finished prepping your ingredients and toppings, heat a large skillet 12-14" over medium-high heat.
When the pan is hot but not smoking, add the avocado oil with the onion and bell pepper. Sauté stirring as they brown until just tender, 3-4 minutes.
Add the ground beef, breaking it up into small bits, then add the taco seasoning. Cook, stirring frequently, until the ground beef is no longer pink.
Next, add the black beans, corn, and salsa. Turn off the heat and stir to combine, then add 1 cup of the cheese and stir again.
Transfer the mixture to a lightly greased 9"x13" baking dish and top with the remaining 2 cups of cheese.
Bake until the casserole is browned on the top and bubbling for 25-30 minutes.
Serve with your desired toppings.

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Notes

The nutritional facts were calculated without the list of optional toppings.

If you have leftover cooked rice on hand, add 1-1.5 cups to the beef filling, and an additional 1/2 cup of salsa for a variation.

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