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Cheesy Taco Casserole

Cheesy taco casserole is an ideal weeknight meal for busy families.

Servings 8
Author Allison Lancaster

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. lean ground beef
  • 1 15 oz. can of Nacho Cheese
  • 1 8 oz. can of diced tomatoes and chipotle peppers you can just used diced tomatoes if you prefer a less spicy dish
  • 6 small corn tortillas
  • 2 cups of shredded Mexican cheese
  • 1 package of taco seasoning

Instructions

  1. Brown your ground beef - you can use any meat you like or if you prefer, you could also use black beans in the place of meat. I also prefer to cook my meat in the slow cooker.
    browning ground beef in pan
  2. Add taco seasoning to meat or beans.
  3. Place 3 corn tortillas, torn into small pieces, in the bottom of a greased 8" round pan
    cheese on top of taco casserole
  4. Add 1/2 ground beef mixture over tortillas
  5. Add 1/2 can of diced tomatoes and peppers over beef
  6. Add 1/2 can of Nacho cheese over beef/tomato mixture

  7. Spread cheese out as much as possible over dish
    Cheesy Taco Casserole in pan with melted cheese on top
  8. Add 3 remaining corn tortilla, torn into small pieces, over mixture
  9. Repeat beef/tomato/cheese layering
  10. Bake for 15-20 minutes in 350 degree oven
  11. Remove from oven, add shredded cheese to top of dish
  12. Bake until cheese is melted
    Taco Casserole with melted cheese on top in pan
  13. Enjoy!
    Cheesy Taco Casserole in pan with slice removed.