Taco Covered dish

By Roger Rizzo 13 October, 2026 3 mins read 11 Views

My taco casserole has everything you love about tacos baked into one cheesy, hearty dinner! It’s loaded with seasoned ground beef, beans, corn, salsa, and tortilla chips. I love topping mine with sour cream, avocado, and fresh cilantro!

Overhead shot of baked taco casserole topped with chips, cheese, tomatoes and cilantro with a couple of slices of jalapeno.

Why This Taco Casserole Always Hits!

Make It Your Own: Pile on the sour cream, avocado, tomatoes, or whatever toppings you’re craving!Taco Tuesday, But Better: All your favorite taco flavors baked into one cheesy casserole. No need to fill a bunch of taco shells!Easy to Make: Brown the beef, stir in the filling, layer, and bake. It’s perfect for a busy weeknight!

Ingredients Needed For Taco Casserole

Overhead shot of labeled taco casserole ingredients.

Ground Beef: Swap it for ground turkey or chicken if you prefer.Salsa: Use a thicker salsa. I used pace picante brand.Beans: Black beans are great, but you can use your favorite kind.Tortilla Chips: Grab your favorite brand! You can even use Doritos for a fun twist.

How to Make Taco Casserole

Taco casserole is a great way to change up taco night! Just cook the beef, layer it over the chips, and bake until the cheese melts. Serve it with my Mexican rice or homemade guacamole for a tasty meal!

Prep: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add the ground beef and onion. Cook for 7–8 minutes, until the beef is no longer pink.Add the Filling: Stir in the taco seasoning, salsa, black beans, and corn, then cook for 5 minutes.Layer: Spread the crushed tortilla chips in the baking dish, then spoon the beef mixture over the chips and top with shredded cheese.Bake: Bake for 15 minutes, until the cheese melts. Serve taco casserole warm with your favorite toppings!

Ground beef and onions cooking in a skillet.

Ground beef and onions cooking in a skillet.

Salsa, corn, and black beans added to the skillet.

Tortilla chips added to the bottom of the baking dish.

Meat mixture added to the top of the chips then topped with cheese.

Can I Make Taco Casserole Ahead of Time?

Yes! Cook the beef mixture, let it cool, and store it in the fridge for up to 3–4 days. When you’re ready to eat, layer the chips, meat, and cheese in your baking dish. Bake until hot and bubbly. Add your favorite toppings right before serving!

Must Have Kitchen Tools

Large Skillet: For browning the beef and cooking the filling.9×13-inch Baking Dish: To layer and bake the casserole.

Taco Covered dish

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Taco Casserole

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Ingredients

1tablespoonolive oil1poundlean ground beefcupdiced yellow onion1(26-ounce)jar thick salsa1(1-ounce)package taco seasoning1(15.25-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed1(15-ounce)can corn, drained2cupscrushed tortilla chips1cupshredded Mexican blend cheeseOptional toppingstomatoes, cilantro, green onions

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.Heat the 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the 1 pound lean ground beef and ½ cup diced yellow onion. Cook for 7–8 minutes, until the beef is no longer pink.Stir in the 1 (1-ounce) package taco seasoning1 (26-ounce) jar thick salsa1 (15.25-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed, and 1 (15-ounce) can corn, drained. Cook for 5 minutes.Spread the 2 cups crushed tortilla chips in an even layer on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.Spoon the meat mixture over the chips, then sprinkle the 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese on top.Bake for 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted. Serve warm with your favorite Optional toppings

Notes

Leftover InstructionsFridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3–4 days.Freezer: I don’t recommend freezing the finished casserole. The chips get soggy when thawed.Reheat: Microwave individual portions until heated through. Add fresh chips for extra crunch!

Nutrition

Calories: 364kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 24gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 337mgPotassium: 369mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 127IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 265mgIron: 2mg

Someone scooping a serving of taco casserole out of the baking dish, with a stringy cheese pull.