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This Loaded Taco Beef Casserole delivers all the vibrant flavors of a taco bar in a convenient, hearty bake. Layers of seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, and crunchy tortilla chips are topped with plenty of melted cheddar cheese, creating a satisfying and family-friendly meal perfect for any weeknight.
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
| Ground beef | 1 pound |
| Taco seasoning | 1 packet |
| Salsa | 1 cup |
| Black beans, drained and rinsed | 1 (15-ounce) can |
| Frozen corn | 1 cup |
| Crushed tortilla chips | 2 cups |
| Shredded cheddar cheese | 2 cups |
| Sliced black olives | 1/2 cup |
| Chopped green onions | 1/4 cup |
| Chopped fresh cilantro | 1/4 cup (optional) |
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven & Brown Beef: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until it is browned. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
- Season Beef Mixture: Add the taco seasoning packet and salsa to the browned beef, stirring to combine. Let the mixture simmer for a few minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Combine Beef, Beans, and Corn: In a large mixing bowl, combine the seasoned beef mixture with the drained and rinsed black beans and frozen corn. Stir well to combine.
- Layer the Casserole:
- Spread half of the crushed tortilla chipsevenly in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer the beef, black bean, and corn mixtureevenly over the chips.
- Sprinkle with half of the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Add the remaining crushed tortilla chips on top of the cheese layer, followed by the rest of the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Sprinkle the sliced black olives and chopped green onions over the very top of the casserole.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly, and the casserole is heated through.
- Cool & Garnish: Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, if desired.