TACO CASSEROLE

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Ground beef, pinto beans, and tomatoes spiced with chili powder bubble under a crunchy, gooey topping of tortilla chips and two cheeses in this quick and easy, kid-friendly casserole.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes     Ground Beef Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound ground beef
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons safflower oil
1 medium green bell pepper, diced (1 1/2 cups)
1 medium white onion, diced (1 1/2 cups)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
4 cups yellow corn tortilla chips, slightly crushed
1 1/4 cup freshly shredded Monterey jack cheese (3 ounces)
1 1/4 cup freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese (3 ounces)
Thinly sliced radish, thinly sliced jalapeno, sliced black olives, sour cream, and fresh cilantro leaves for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Heat a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon to break up meat, until meat is browned, 10 minutes. Transfer beef to a colander to drain. Discard excess oil.
  • Wipe out skillet, add oil, and return to heat. Add bell pepper and onion. Cook, stirring, until tender and browning, 7 minutes. Add tomato paste; cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add back reserved beef, chili powder, oregano and cumin, tomatoes (with liquid), pinto beans, and 2 tablespoons water; bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, combine tortilla chips, 1 cup Monterey jack, and 1 cup cheddar cheese. Top casserole with chip mixture followed by remaining 1/4 cup each of Monterey and cheddar cheese. Bake until cheese is melted and golden in spots, about 3 minutes. Serve with radish, jalapeno, olives, sour cream, and cilantro.

Jabulani t Thokozan
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This is one of my favorite recipes for taco casserole. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Magla Akter
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I can add whatever toppings I have on hand. I also like to experiment with different types of cheese.


Md Moynul
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This casserole is perfect for a party or a potluck. It's easy to make ahead of time and it's always a hit.


ahsan faiz
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I love that I can use ground beef or turkey. I also like to add some chopped bell peppers and onions to the casserole.


Fired Sabertooths
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This casserole is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever toppings I have on hand.


Neha Saad
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover taco meat.


Sabrina Ritu
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This is one of my favorite recipes for taco casserole. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Maano Barre
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I can add whatever toppings I have on hand. I also like to experiment with different types of cheese.


Midnight
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This casserole is perfect for a party or a potluck. It's easy to make ahead of time and it's always a hit.


Tiffany Martin
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I love that I can use ground beef or turkey. I also like to add some chopped bell peppers and onions to the casserole.


Adeel Jabbar
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making it again.


Jaidyn Jones
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The casserole was cheesy and flavorful. I especially liked the addition of the corn and black beans.


Shona Jackson
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This is my new favorite taco recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever toppings I have on hand.


Abdulla Alshaikh
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I'm not a huge fan of casseroles, but this one was really good. The beef and cheese were cooked perfectly and the sour cream and guacamole added a nice touch. I would definitely make this again.


ROCKY CHHABRA
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This taco casserole was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again.


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