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Ground Beef and Bean Taco Casserole Recipe

All the flavors of Ground Beef and Bean Tacos in an easy-to-make casserole - kids love it! 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beef and bean casserole, Best Casserole Recipe, Easy Taco Recipe, taco casserole
Servings: 12
Calories: 260kcal

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • 2 Quart Baking Dish

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
  • 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

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain grease. Stir in refried beans, salsa, and taco seasoning mix.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
  • In ungreased 2-quart casserole, place 2 cups of the broken tortilla chips.
  • Top evenly with beef mixture. Sprinkle with bell pepper, onions, 1 cup diced tomato, the cheese, and olives.
  • Bake uncovered 20 to 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly and cheese is melted.
  • Top baked casserole with remaining 1/2 cup diced tomato, sliced olives, and remaining 1/2 cup tortilla chips.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 905mg | Potassium: 402mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 873IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 2mg