Beans, Beef, Casserole, Cheese, Main Dish

Taco Casserole

Posted by Florida Barb on

Easy quick Taco Casserole, ground beef, pinto beans, tortilla chips, tomatoes with chilies, and cheese on top…

Taco Casserole

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies, (10 ounce can)
  • 1 can petite diced tomatoes, 15 ounce
  • 1 can pinto beans, 15 ounces, drained and rinsed
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 onion powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1&1/2 cups crushed tortilla chips
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or colby jack cheese

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350°, spray an 11×7 baking dish with cooking spray, set aside.
  • Brown the ground beef in a skillet, then add both cans of tomatoes, the pinto beans, and all the spices. Cook for about 10 minutes
  • Spread half of the crushed tortilla chips on the bottom of the baking dish.
  • Pour the meat mixture over tortilla chips, top with the remaining crushed tortilla chips.
  • Spread the shredded cheese evenly on top, cover with foil. Bake for about 25 minutes in the preheated oven.
  • Cut and serve, makes about 3-4 servings. Taste good with lettuce, tomato and sour cream. Enjoy!