# Best Taco Casserole

This taco casserole with ground beef and tortilla chips is easy to make and very tasty.

- Servings: 6 servings
- Prep time: 15 min
- Cook time: 60 min
- Total time: 75 min
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 cup salsa
- 1 16 ounce can chili beans, drained
- 3 cup tortilla chips, crushed
- 2 cup sour cream
- 1 2 ounce can sliced black olives, drained
- 1/2 cup green onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh tomato, chopped
- 2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

## Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and spray a 9x13-baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the ground beef until browned and crumbly.
3. Stir in salsa, reduce heat, and simmer until liquid is absorbed, then stir in beans and cook until heated through.
4. Spread crushed tortilla chips over the bottom of the baking dish and spoon the beef mixture on top.
5. Spread sour cream over the beef, then layer with olives, green onions, and tomatoes, finishing with a topping of Cheddar cheese.
6. Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly.

## Equipment

- large skillet
- 9x13-baking dish

## Tips

- You can substitute ground turkey for ground beef.
- Add a packet of taco seasoning to the meat while it cooks for extra flavor.
- Allow the casserole to cool completely before storing in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days.
- The casserole can be frozen for up to three months if baked in a foil pan and wrapped tightly.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/20680/easy-mexican-casserole/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/ada5d8bd-50d7-4041-b622-9d5ea44a1c96
- Extracted: 2026-09-19

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