Easy Taco Bake Casserole for a Quick Family Dinner
A Mexican-inspired baked casserole combining seasoned ground beef, beans, cheese, and crispy tortilla chips. Quick, family-friendly, and customizable with dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 40
- Total Time: 60
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American fusion
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
1 lb (450g) ground beef
1 15.5 oz (440g) can kidney beans, drained
1 14.5 oz (411g) can diced tomatoes
1 tbsp taco seasoning (or 2 packets)
5 cups tortilla chips
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1 avocado, sliced
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat
Add drained kidney beans, diced tomatoes, and taco seasoning; simmer 10 minutes
Transfer mixture into a 9×13-inch baking dish
Sprinkle half the cheese over the beef mixture
Top with crushed tortilla chips
Add remaining cheese
Bake for 25-30 minutes until top is golden and bubbly
Garnish with cilantro and avocado slices before serving
Notes
Swap beef with ground turkey or crumbled tofu for a meat-free version
Use gluten-free tortilla chips or crushed cornbread crumbs for gluten-free
Monterey Jack cheese works as a milder alternative to cheddar
Add corn or diced peppers for extra texture
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg