The Best Taco Casserole Ever

Taco casserole is an exciting and easy dish to make.

It gives weekday dinners just a little bit more flair and spice, without a lot of work.

This is an affordable meal as well, where the ingredients can take you into at least two full casseroles if you are watching your portions. Smaller families can make several meals out of one casserole, or feed the whole team in one sitting without having to have a lot of extras on the table.

We think this is the best taco casserole recipe ever, as it combines flavor, texture, and all of the ease you want in a fast and delicious weekday dinner.

If you don’t like beef you can try making it with ground chicken or turkey instead! Both ways it’s very delicious. Also, try our Salsa Chicken recipe next!

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Why I love The Best Taco Casserole Ever?

As all the gurus say, the best taco casserole recipe ticks off all the boxes.

• Easy: It really only takes 10 minutes to put together.
• Affordable: One casserole can be done with $10 to $20 and stretched over several meals for small families.
• Nutritious: This is an every food group kind of meal.
• Delicious: So many flavors happening here, and they’re all awesome.

How to serve The Best Taco Casserole Ever?

This taco casserole recipe can be served on its own, or with dinner add-ons such as salad and fresh rolls. Bring a little more flavor into your add-ons to balance the flavors in this spicy dish. You may want to add a sweet chili jam with your rolls for example, or a sweet raspberry dressing with your dinner salad to balance the seasoning and salsa in this casserole. A dollop of sour cream brings a nice balance to this dish also.

Cooking Tips:

Don’t be afraid to make it your own or add seasoning that fits your palate while you are cooking. Garlic always goes well with beef, and this can be added during the browning stage. You can tent the casserole dish with aluminum foil if you wish, to prevent the cheese from overcooking in the oven.

Variations:

Play with your textures to mix this recipe up a little bit. You can switch out your chips and replace them with taco shells. Roast hard shells in the oven for a few minutes before putting them in the casserole dish to give the dish a little extra smoke. You can also use soft taco shells to bring a different vibe entirely to the best taco casserole recipe ever.

Ingredients for Taco Casserole:

• Minced Beef
• Tortilla Chips
• Refried Beans
• Taco Seasoning
• Salsa
• Shredded Cheese
• Tomato
• Green Onions
• Lettuce

How To Make The Best Taco Casserole Ever:

Step 1. Cook Minced Meat in a skillet over medium heat until brown and cooked.

Step 2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 3. Remove any excess fat then mix in taco seasoning, salsa, and refried beans.

Step 4. Layer the bottom of a 9×13 casserole dish and then spread the beef on top.

Then spread beef:

Step 5. Top with cheese and place in pre heated oven for 20 minutes or until bubbly.

Step 6. Remove from oven and top with lettuce, tomato, and green onion.

Step 7. Serve and enjoy!

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How to store The Best Taco Casserole Ever?

You can store this in the fridge with an aluminum foil covering, or a sealed lid if you have one for your casserole dish. You want an airtight dish and one that is easy to clean. Spray the dish with oil or butter before you put the casserole in it or you may get staining from the beans or salsa.

How to reheat The Best Taco Casserole Ever?

Every leftover tastes better when it is reheated in the oven, and this one is an easy one. If you have stored it in the dish that you made it in, simply pop it back in the oven at 375 Fahrenheit for about 10 minutes or until you know that it is heated through. A quick dish in the microwave will also work. For the average size portion of this taco casserole recipe, reheat in the microwave on high for 45 to 60 seconds depending on your preference.

How much does The Best Taco Casserole Ever last on the fridge?

The best taco casserole recipe ever will last in the fridge for up to five days, but start watching it at 3 days. What you don’t want is a lot of moisture on your plate, which will happen naturally from the tomatoes and salsa in the dish. The meat and dairy don’t have a long shelf life here, so if you need to keep it past a few days, freeze the leftovers instead.

Can I make ahead The Best Taco Casserole Ever?

When this taco casserole recipe is made ahead, you may like it even more. There’s something about a casserole that has had time to marinate with itself and all of the delicious ingredients you are working with her. For this taco casserole, make ahead everything up to the tomatoes and onions, and add those when you are ready to serve. Make, freeze, reheat at 375 Fahrenheit for up to 30 minutes or until heated through when you are ready to dive in.

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