Taco Bake Casserole

This taco casserole, layered with crushed taco shells, seasoned ground beef, and Cheddar cheese. is quick and easy to make and even satisfies picky eaters.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 360 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives
• 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• cooking spray (such as Pam®)
• 1 (10 ounce) can refried beans
• 15 taco shells, broken up, or more to taste
• 0.5 cup water
• 1.5 pounds ground beef
• 0.5 cup salsa

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.

Step 2

Cook ground beef and onions in a skillet over medium heat until beef is browned, 7 to 10 minutes; drain grease. Stir in water and taco seasoning; cook, stirring often, until thickened, about 2 minutes.

Step 3

Reduce heat to low and add refried beans, olives, green chiles, and salsa. Cook and stir until ingredients are warmed through, 3 to 4 minutes.

Step 4

Place 1/2 of the broken taco shells in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Pour in 1/2 of the ground beef mixture, then sprinkle 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese over top. Repeat layers once more.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes.