Beef Taco Casserole

Beef Taco Casserole

A casserole with layers of crunchy tortilla chips, a taco beef, bean and corn sauce and plenty of melted cheese!

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ingredients

For the taco mixture:

• 2 pounds (lean) ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (link)
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 cups enchilada sauce (link)
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies (optional)
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups corn (fresh or frozen)
• salt and pepper to taste

For the casserole:

• 6 ounces tortilla chips
• 2 cups cheese (such as cheddar or Monterey jack), shredded

directions

For the taco mixture:

1. Cook the beef, onion, and pepper in a large pan/skillet, over medium-high heat, breaking the beef apart as it cooks, about 10 minutes.
2. Add the garlic and taco seasoning, mix and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
3. Add the enchilada sauce, diced tomatoes, diced green chilies, and beans, mix, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Mix in the corn and season with salt and pepper to taste before turning off the heat.

For the casserole:

5. In an 8×13 inch pan, layer 1/2 of the tortilla chips, 1/2 of the cheese, 3/4 of the beef mixture, the remaining tortilla chips, beef sauce and cheese.
6. Bake in a preheated 350F/180C oven until the sides are bubbling and the cheese has melted, about 20-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 560, Fat 39g (Saturated 15g, Trans 1g), Cholesterol 113mg, Sodium 1172mg, Carbs 42g (Fiber 8g, Sugars 9g), Protein 34g

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