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Taco Salad Casserole

Name: Taco Salad Casserole
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup chopped green pepper; 1 envelope taco seasoning; 1/2 cup water; 1 cup crushed tortilla chips; 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; Toppings: Chopped lettuce and tomatoes, sliced ripe olives, sour cream and picante sauce

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84 Reviews

Total Time:Prep: 25 min. Bake: 15 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Rhonda McKee, Greensburg, Kansas

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Jun. 30, 2023

This taco casserole recipe tastes like a taco salad and is a breeze to assemble. I crush tortilla chips to form a bottom layer, then spread on refried beans, a spicy meat mixture and cheese. —Rhonda McKee, Greensburg, Kansas

Test Kitchen Tips

Using lean ground beef instead of beef that’s 80% lean saves 45 calories per 4-ounce serving of beef. Lean ground beef is also 29% lower in saturated fat.

Sharp cheddar cheese has been aged longer than regular cheddar. As cheese ages, its flavor becomes more pronounced. Using aged cheese in a recipe can add complexity and rich flavor, even to humble favorites like mac ’n’ cheese.

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Taco Salad Casserole

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Yield:4 servings

Prep:25 min

Cook:15 min

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Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 envelope taco seasoning
1/2 cup water
1 cup crushed tortilla chips
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Toppings: Chopped lettuce and tomatoes, sliced ripe olives, sour cream and picante sauce

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Directions

1
In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Cook and stir until thickened, about 3 minutes; set aside.

2
Place chips in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. In a small bowl, stir refried beans; spread over chips. Top with beef mixture and cheese.
3
Bake, uncovered, at 375° until heated through, 15-20 minutes. Top with lettuce, tomatoes and olives. Serve with sour cream and picante sauce.