Best 7 Beefy Nacho Casserole Recipes

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Indulge in a flavor-packed journey with our tantalizing beefy nacho casserole, a culinary masterpiece that combines the bold flavors of seasoned ground beef, a velvety cheese sauce, and a medley of nacho toppings. This hearty casserole is not just a meal; it's an experience that will leave your taste buds craving more.

Savor the juicy ground beef, simmered in a savory blend of spices and zesty salsa, creating a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate. The velvety cheese sauce, a rich tapestry of melted cheddar and gooey mozzarella, envelops each ingredient in a warm and comforting embrace.

Envision a fiesta of nacho toppings adorning the casserole's surface: crisp tortilla chips, vibrant diced tomatoes, refreshing chopped cilantro, zesty jalapeños, and creamy dollops of sour cream. Each bite offers a delightful textural contrast, from the crunch of the chips to the soft tenderness of the beef and the gooeyness of the melted cheese.

Prepare to be captivated by this culinary masterpiece that effortlessly blends the classic flavors of nachos with the comforting warmth of a casserole. Whether you're hosting a game day party, a cozy family dinner, or simply seeking a flavor-packed meal, this beefy nacho casserole is sure to steal the show.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BEEFY NACHO CASSEROLE



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Recipe from a friend who loves Nachos. I have not tried this one.

Provided by Kathie Carr

Categories     Casseroles

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 lb bell peppers, sliced, use both red and green if possible
1 1/2 lb lean ground beef
1/2 tsp garlic salt
2 tubes refrigerated pizza dough
1 jar(s) (16 ounces) salsa, use your favorite
3 c shredded taco cheese blend
1 can (2.2 ounces) sliced black olives, drained (about 1/4 cup)
3 large scallions, trimmed and sliced (or substitute 1 large onion)

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Coat 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add peppers, ground beef and garlic salt; cook, stirring to break up clumps of beef, until the peppers are soft and beef is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Drain off any excess fat from skillet.
  • 2. Remove pizza dough from tubes. Cut the dough crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide slices, then cut each slice into quarters. In large bowl, toss together dough pieces and salsa. Add cooked meat mixture, 2 cups of the taco-cheese blend and olives. Scrape mixture into baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup taco-cheese blend over the top.
  • 3. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. Sprinkle scallions (or onions) evenly over the top. Bake an additional 5 minutes.

NACHO CHEESE BEEF BAKE



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My daughter came up with this recipe when she was visiting her fiancé's family. Her future father-in-law thought she was a pretty good cook after sampling it! -Kendra McIntyre, Webster, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups uncooked egg noodles
1 pound ground beef
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed nacho cheese soup, undiluted
1 jar (5-3/4 ounces) sliced pimiento-stuffed olives, drained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups crushed tortilla chips
1/3 cup prepared ranch salad dressing
Shredded lettuce, sour cream and/or salsa, optional

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, soup, olives and chilies. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Stir in noodles. , Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Top with tortilla chips; drizzle with salad dressing. Serve with lettuce, sour cream and/or salsa if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 827 calories, Fat 55g fat (24g saturated fat), Cholesterol 158mg cholesterol, Sodium 2131mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 42g protein.

BEEF NACHO CRESCENT BAKE



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Make and share this Beef Nacho Crescent Bake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Meat

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
1 small green bell pepper, seeded and chopped (optional)
seasoning salt
pepper
2 teaspoons chili powder (or to taste)
2 teaspoons cumin (or to taste)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup parmesan cheese (can use more)
1 (10 ounce) can condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluited
1/2 cup milk
1 (8 ounce) can refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
1 cup grated cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Set oven to 375 degrees.
  • Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
  • In a large skillet cook the ground beef with onion, garlic and green bell pepper (if using) until beef is browned; drain fat.
  • Add in salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin and oregano and Parmesan cheese; cook stirring for 2 minutes longer; remove the skillet from heat.
  • In a bowl whisk together the cheese soup and milk; set aside.
  • Separate the crescent dough into 4 rectangles; press perforations together firmly.
  • Roll each rectangle to 8x4 inches.
  • Cut each rectangle in half crosswise to form 8 (4-inch) squares (use a pizza cutter for this!).
  • Spoon about 1/4 cup beef mixture into center of each square.
  • Lift 4 corners of the dough up over the filling to meet in the center; pinch and twist firmly to seal.
  • Place the squares into the prepared baking dish.
  • Drizzle the soup/milk mixture around the squares in the baking dish.
  • Bake uncovered for about 20-25 minutes, or until the crusts are golden brown.
  • Remove from oven and sprinkle the grated cheese over each square and return to oven for 5 minutes or until the cheese melted.

NO-GUILT BEEFY NACHOS



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Nachos you can feel good about! This meaty topping has less fat and sodium than typical nacho beef because you use lean meat and make your own seasoning. The versatile dish is a tasty go-to for a party. -Carol Betz, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 4h15m

Yield 20 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 can Ranch Style beans (pinto beans in seasoned tomato sauce), undrained
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
3/4 teaspoon salt
Baked tortilla chips
Optional: Shredded cheddar cheese, lettuce, sour cream and guacamole

Steps:

  • Combine first 8 ingredients in a 4-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until meat is crumbly, 4-6 hours. Stir in vinegar and salt. Serve with tortilla chips and, if desired, toppings., Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally. Add water if necessary. Serve with chips and toppings if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 232mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

BEEF NACHO CASSEROLE



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A simple meal to whip up in less than an hour that even the kids are sure to love. Layers of seasoned ground beef, corn, tortilla chips and cheese are baked under a layer of Colby cheese. Monterey Jack is also good in place of the Colby cheese.

Provided by LUNCH*LADY

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound ground beef
1 ½ cups chunky salsa
1 (10 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
¾ cup creamy salad dressing (e.g. Miracle Whip)
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 cups crushed tortilla chips
2 cups Colby cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring to crumble, until evenly browned. Drain grease. Remove from the heat, and stir the salsa, corn, mayonnaise and chili powder into the beef. In a 2 quart casserole dish, layer the ground beef mixture, tortilla chips and cheese twice, ending with cheese on top.
  • Bake for 20 minutes uncovered in the preheated oven, until cheese is melted and dish is thoroughly heated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Cholesterol 97.8 mg, Fat 33.6 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.7 g, Sodium 1127.9 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

BEEF NACHO CASSEROLE



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A fast, easy recipe. The smoothness of the meat mixture and crunchiness of the chips is a perfect combination. Increase or decrease chili powder to your liking.

Provided by Cookbook Barbie

Categories     Cheese

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb ground beef, browned and drained
1 (12 ounce) jar chunky salsa
1 (8 3/4 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
3/4 cup Miracle Whip
1 -2 tablespoon chili powder
2 cups crushed tortilla chips
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (8 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°.
  • Mix browned meat, salsa, corn, Miracle Whip and chili powder.
  • Layer half of this mixture in a 2-quart casserole dish, then half of the chips, and half of the cheese.
  • Repeat layers.
  • Bake 20 minutes, or until heated through.
  • May top with shredded lettuce and tomatoes, if desired.

SPICY NACHO BAKE



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I made this hearty, layered southwestern casserole for a dinner meeting once, and now I'm asked to bring it every time we have a potluck. Everybody loves the beefy bean filling and crunchy, cheesy topping. -Anita Wilson, Mansfield, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 casseroles (15 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds ground beef
2 large onions, chopped
2 large green peppers, chopped
2 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (16 ounces each) hot chili beans, undrained
2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (11 ounces each) whole kernel corn, drained
2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
2 envelopes taco seasoning
2 packages (13 ounces each) spicy nacho-flavored tortilla chips
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, onions and green peppers over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking meat into crumbles; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, beans, corn, tomato sauce and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes (mixture will be thin). , In each of 2 greased 13x9-in. baking dishes, layer 5 cups of chips and 4-2/3 cups of meat mixture. Repeat layers. Top each with 4 cups of chips and 2 cups of cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° until golden brown, for 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 845mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of beans. This will add flavor and texture to your casserole. Some good options include black beans, pinto beans, and kidney beans.
  • Don't skimp on the cheese. Cheese is what makes nacho casserole so delicious. Use a combination of cheddar, Monterey Jack, and pepper Jack cheese for the best flavor.
  • Add some spice. If you like your food with a little bit of a kick, add some chili powder, cumin, or cayenne pepper to the casserole. You can also top it with salsa or hot sauce.
  • Use fresh ingredients. Fresh vegetables will give your casserole the best flavor. If you can, use fresh tomatoes, onions, and peppers.
  • Don't overcook the casserole. The casserole is done when the cheese is melted and bubbly and the vegetables are tender. Overcooking will make the casserole dry and tough.

Conclusion:

Beefy nacho casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a potluck. It is also a great way to use up leftover beef. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a hearty and flavorful casserole that the whole family will love. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give beefy nacho casserole a try. You won't be disappointed!

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