Description
This easy taco bake casserole layers tortilla chips, seasoned beef, sour cream, and cheese into a bubbly, Tex-Mex comfort meal ready in under an hour.
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds lean ground beef
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- ½ cup water
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning (or to taste)
- 1 bag corn tortilla chips (about 10 ounces)
- 2½ cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack or Mexican blend cheese
- 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained (Optional)
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned) (Optional)
- ½ cup sliced olives (Optional)
- ½ cup chopped green onions (Optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and crumbly, about 6–7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Add diced tomatoes, water, sour cream, and taco seasoning to the beef. Stir and simmer for 5–7 minutes until thickened.
- Spread a layer of tortilla chips in the bottom of the prepared dish.
- Spoon half of the beef mixture evenly over the chips and sprinkle with 1 cup of cheese.
- Repeat with another layer of chips, the remaining beef mixture, and 1 cup of cheese.
- Finish with a final layer of chips and the remaining cheese on top.
- Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Cool 5 minutes before serving. Top with chopped green onions or a dollop of sour cream if desired.
Notes
- The recipe is easily customizable with beans, corn, or peppers.
- Use homemade taco seasoning or adjust store-bought seasoning to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex