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Ground Beef and Bean Taco Casserole Recipe

Name: Ground Beef and Bean Taco Casserole Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef; 16 ounces refried beans (1 can, or homemade refried beans); 16 ounces salsa (1 jar); 1 ounce Old El Paso Taco Seasoning Mix (1 package); 2½ cups coarsely broken corn tortilla chips (divided); 1 medium green bell pepper (diced); 4 green onions (sliced); 3 tomatoes (diced and divided); 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or favorite cheese); ¼ cup sliced black olives

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Published: October 22, 2021Updated: April 6, 2022Author: Camille Beckstrand

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All the flavors of Ground Beef and Bean Tacos in an easy-to-make casserole - kids love it! This recipe only takes 10 minutes to throw together and is ready in no time.

Ground Beef and Bean Taco Casserole Recipe

My kids love tacos, but they get so frustrated when they are trying to eat a crunchy tortilla taco and it breaks into pieces after one bite.

This casserole is basically a crunchy beef and bean taco all spread out in a casserole dish and everyone LOVES it. It’s such a quick and easy meal that will become a family favorite in your meal rotation!

Related Recipe: Don’t miss our Chicken Taco Casserole, it’s a family favorite!

Ingredients for Beef and Bean Taco Casserole

Ingredients needed for Beef and Bean Taco Casserole:

lean ground beef
refried beans
salsa
taco seasoning
tortilla chips
green bell pepper
green onions
tomatoes
black olives
cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese)

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How to make Beef and Bean Taco Casserole:

Step 1: Heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain.

Stir in refried beans, salsa, and taco seasoning mix. Reduce heat to medium. Cook until mixture starts to boil, stirring occasionally.

Crushed tortilla chips in a white casserole dish

Step 2: In an ungreased 2-quart casserole dish, place 2 cups of the broken tortilla chips in the bottom of the pan.

One reader said that she felt the chips didn’t stay as crunchy as she liked, so she actually served the chips on the side – either option works!

Step 3: Top broken chips evenly with beef mixture.

This can be a little tricky – I found that it is easiest to scoop spoonfuls of the beef all over the pan and then use a large wooden spoon to gently spread it evenly around the pan.

Unbaked Beef and Bean Taco Casserole in white casserole dish

Step 4: Sprinkle the top of the casserole with with bell pepper, onions, 1 cup of the tomato, the cheese, and olives.

Step 5: Bake uncovered 20 to 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly and cheese is melted. Top baked casserole with remaining 1/2 cup tomato and remaining 1/2 cup tortilla chips.

Tips from our readers:

add sauteed mushrooms in with the beef mixture
top each serving with sour cream and shredded lettuce
saute garlic in with the beef mixture
serve with guacamole
use half of the chips in the bottom of the pan and then top each individual serving with crushed chips for added crunch
top with more salsa
add green chilies to the beef mixture
add a chopped jalapeno to the beef mixture
add diced onion to the beef mixture
add chipotle peppers in adobo sauce to the beef mixture for added heat

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What to serve with Beef and Bean Taco Casserole:

Serves: 12