On the lookout for new easy weeknight dinner idea? Try The Easiest Taco Casserole ever! This ground beef casserole comes together easily, bakes to perfection, and then you can spruce it up with all of your favorite taco toppings.
I am sure you have seen many taco casserole recipes before. I have tried some with Doritos, etc. This recipe for taco casserole uses a few canned soups, enchilada sauce, Velveeta cheese, and crushed tortillas.
For the last two years we have purchased a part of a cow and have an abundance of ground beef. So I am always on the lookout for new easy ground beef recipes for dinner. You absolutely could use ground turkey instead, too. Go ahead and add this one to your rotation for Taco Tuesday or even Cinco De Mayo! Or of course anytime of the year when you are looking for new easy weeknight dinners. And make sure to have a tasty Citrus Margarita, too!
Equipment Needed to make this Ground Beef Taco Casserole
- Sautee Pan
- 9×13 Baking Dish
- Spatula or Chopper
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How to Make the Easiest Taco Casserole
Preheat the oven to 350*.
In a pan, brown the ground beef and the chopped onions. Drain and then add in the Velveeta cheese, enchilada sauce, evaporated milk, and both cans of soup.
Make sure the heat is on low so the milk mixture won’t scald. Mix and heat until all is melted and well combined.
Add half the bag of crushed tortilla chips into a 9 x 13 x 2″ pan.
Pour the meat mixture over the crushed chips and then top with the other half of the chips.
Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes.
Serve the sides along with the casserole.
Taco Casserole can be covered and set aside for fifteen minutes after it comes out of the oven, similar to lasagna. The flavors will blend while it sits, and it will stay hot for quite awhile.
Toppings for this Easy Taco Casserole
- Sour Cream
- Shredded Cheese
- Shredded Lettuce
- Chopped Tomatoes
- Chopped Onions
- Jalapenos
- Guacamole- see below for an easy homemade guacamole recipe
Homemade Guacamole Dip Recipe
Homemade guacamole tastes fabulous when it is fresh and makes a great side to this Easy Taco Casserole. All that’s needed are ripe avocados, 2-3 tbsp. of salsa per avocado, and cayenne pepper.
Ripe avocados are quite soft to the touch, but they should not be mushy, indicating over-ripeness. Wash the avocados first, then cut them in half. Scoop out the avocado and put it in a bowl, throwing away the peels and seeds.
Then with a fork, mash the avocado with the salsa, which can be mild, medium or hot according to one’s preference. Sprinkle with cayenne pepper to taste and then mash it again briefly.
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The Easiest Taco Casserole
Ingredients
- 1-1 1/2 lbs. ground beef or turkey
- 1 lb Velveeta Cheese 8 oz pacakge
- 1 10 oz. can Cream of Chicken Soup
- 1 10 oz. can Cream of Mushroom Soup
- 1 10 oz. can Enchilada Sauce (mild, medium or hot, depending on your taste)
- 1 can of Carnation Evaporated Milk
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion optional
- 1 Large Bag of Tortilla Chips crushed
- Addition sides for toppings
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350*.
- In a pan, brown the beef and chopped onions, drain.
- Then add in the Velveeta cheese, milk, soups and enchilada sauce. Make sure the heat is on low so the milk mixture won't scald.
- Let cook and stir until cheese is melted and all of the ingredients are combined.
- Add half the bag of crushed tortilla chips into a 9 x 13 x 2″ pan.
- Pour the meat and cheese mixture over the crushed chips and then top with the other half of the chips.
- Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes.
- Serve the sides along with the casserole.
Video
May 2, 2022 at 12:08 pmI must try this for Cinco de Mayo!! Thanks Stef.
May 2, 2022 at 12:30 pmAwesome! Stop on back and let me know if you try it. 🙂