Taco Casserole
This Taco Casserole combines all your favorite taco bowl flavors—ground beef, beans, corn, salsa, and rice or quinoa—baked with cheese and topped your way. It’s quick, filling, and perfect for meal prep or a fuss-free dinner night.
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SERVINGS: 8
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef or plant-based ground meat for vegetarian
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning low sodium if preferred
- 15 oz black beans drained and rinsed
- 15 oz corn drained
- 16 oz salsa
- 2 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice
- 1 1/2 cups Mexican-blend cheese shredded, or dairy-free cheese if needed
- Optional toppings: diced avocado, plain Greek yogurt (as a sour cream substitute), chopped cilantro, or crushed tortilla chips
Instructions
Enable step-by-step mode- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with the onion and garlic until browned
- Add taco seasoning and a splash of water, cooking until evenly
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked ground beef, black beans, corn, salsa, and cooked quinoa or rice and mix well
- Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and spread the mixture evenly in the dish
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top
- Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly
- Let it cool for 5 minutes, then add your favorite toppings like avocado, Greek yogurt, and cilantro
- Serve as-is or scoop into tortillas for a taco night twist
- Enjoy!!!