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20 Minute Taco Salad Casserole Recipe

Try this 20 minute taco salad casserole recipe when you are low on time. It has a lot of great flavor and will please the whole family.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: 20 Minute Recipe, easy family dinner recipe, ground beef recipes, taco salad casserole recipe
Servings: 6
Calories: 524kcal

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • 8x8-inch baking pan
  • Non-stick Cooking Spray / Parchment Paper
  • strainer

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
  • ¼ onion diced
  • ¼ green bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
  • 16 ounces refried beans 1 can
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 ounce taco seasoning mix 1 packet
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce
  • 2 tomatoes diced
  • 2.25 ounces sliced olives 1 can
  • 1 cup sour cream

Instructions

  • In a large skillet brown the ground beef with onion and green pepper over medium heat, stirring occasionally until meat is completely cooked.
  • While the meat is browning, spread 1 cup crushed tortilla strips in the bottom of a greased 8 x 8 inch pan.
  • Heat the refried beans in a small, microwaveable bowl (about 60 seconds) until they are warmed through. Spread the refried beans gently over the top of the tortilla chips.
  • Once the meat is browned, drain and return to stove. Add 1/2 cup of water and taco seasoning to the meat mixture, and stir until completely combined.
  • Pour browned meat mixture over the top of the refried beans.
  • Top with cheddar cheese, and then broil in the oven for 2-4 minutes (until the cheese is melted and starts to bubble).
  • Top with lettuce, tomatoes, olives and sour cream.
  • Serve warm.

Notes

  • Use ground turkey and greek yogurt to lighten up this dish

Nutrition

Calories: 524kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 1266mg | Potassium: 469mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1456IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 266mg | Iron: 3mg