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This Beef Dorito Casserole is a lively twist on classic comfort food, combining savory seasoned ground beef and beans with the irresistible crunch of Doritos and a generous blanket of melted cheese. It’s an easy-to-assemble, crowd-pleasing dish that’s perfect for a casual dinner or potluck.
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
| Lean ground beef | 1 lb |
| Yellow onion, diced | 1 |
| Red pepper, diced | 1 |
| Taco seasoning | 1 (1 oz) package |
| Water or beef broth | ½ cup |
| Tomatoes and green chiles, drained | 1 (14.5 oz) can |
| Black beans, drained and rinsed | 1 (15 oz) can |
| Sour cream | ¾ cup |
| Cool Ranch Doritos | 1 (9 oz) bag |
| Shredded Mexican blend cheese | 3 ½ cups |
| Sour cream and salsa | For topping (optional) |
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven & Prep Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Brown Beef & Sauté Veggies: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Break it apart with a spoon and cook until browned. Drain any excess grease. Return the pan to the stove. Add the diced red bell pepper and diced yellow onion. Continue cooking for 3-4 more minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion has softened.
- Season & Simmer: Stir in the taco seasoning and water (or beef broth). Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 5-6 minutes, or until the liquid has thickened.
- Add Final Mix-ins: Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the drained canned tomatoes and green chiles, the sour cream, and the drained and rinsed black beans. Stir everything until well combined.
- Layer the Casserole:
- Slightly crush about 1 cup of the Cool Ranch Doritos and spread them in the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the first layer.
- Spoon half of the skillet mixture evenly over the crushed chips.
- Top this with another layer of crushed Doritosand half of the shredded Mexican blend cheese.
- Spoon on the remaining skillet mixture.
- Finish by topping with the remaining crushed chips and the remaining Mexican blend cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbling around the edges and the cheese on top is melted and starting to brown.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve hot. Top individual servings with extra sour cream, salsa, hot sauce, and green onions if desired.