Taco Casserole

This Taco Casserole combines seasoned beef, black beans, green chiles, and salsa, baked with melty cheese.

⏱️ 50 min 🔪 Prep: 15 min 🔥 Cook: 35 min 📊 Medium 👁️ 33 views
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Ingredients

6 servings
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
  • 1 medium jalapeño (optional, seeded and finely diced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 ounce taco seasoning (1 packet)
  • 15 ounces canned black beans (1 can, drained and rinsed)
  • 4 ounces canned mild green chiles (1 can)
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 16 ounces salsa ( or picante sauce)
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (divided)

Steps

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F degrees.

  2. Heat a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and onion, cooking until no pink remains, about 4-5 minutes. Drain any fat.

  3. Add garlic and jalapeno (if using). Cook for 1 minute more.

  4. Stir in taco seasoning, black beans, green chiles, tomato paste and salsa. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until heated through.

  5. Take off the heat and stir in 1 cup of shredded cheese.

  6. Transfer the beef mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish and top with remaining cheese.

  7. Bake for 25 minutes, or until hot and bubbly and cheese is melted.

  8. Top with desired toppings and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Macronutrients

Calories443

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