Taco Casserole

Like all the best casseroles, this one is a crowd-pleaser that comes with the promise of ease and, best of all, some serious versatility. There’s really no limit to all the ways you can serve it up. You can never go wrong with keeping it as a classic casserole, although it’s also an amazing way to make a warm dinner salad by topping off a bowl of greens. And if you dream of a dinner centered around tortilla chips, this is the best way to make it a meal. -the kitchen

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Taco Casserole

Yield: 4-6

Author: Anthology of Crumbs

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 20 MinTotal time: 35 Min

A one pan meal that will be a hit with the whole family.

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Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound extra lean ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup corn, optional
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 ½ tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cups (500 ml) tomato salsa (mild, medium, or hot)
• 2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend, divided
• 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
• 1 tomato, diced
• Diced green onion, for serving, optional
• Sliced or pickled jalapeños, optional
• Avocado, diced, or guacamole, for serving
• Greek yogurt or sour cream, for serving

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven and heat to 350℉.
2. If using a dutch oven or oven proof skillet, skip this step. Otherwise, spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with oil; set aside.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large, high sided dutch oven or oven proof skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, pepper, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the beef and cook, breaking up the meat, until browned and cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes.
5. Stir in the beans and corn, if using. Add the tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper, and stir to combine. Cook for 2-5 minutes.
6. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the salsa and ¾ cup of the cheese. If using a separate dish, transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer. Regardless, sprinkle with the remaining 1 ¼ cup cheese.
7. Place in oven on middle rack and bake until the cheese is melted and casserole is heated through, about 20 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving. Top with lettuce and tomato, and serve with guacamole, avocado, jalapeños, Greek yogurt or sour cream.

Notes

Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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