Nacho Casserole
Layers of seasoned beef, beans, tortilla chips, salsa, and melty cheese make this hearty Tex-Mex casserole a family favorite.
Ingredients
- Cooking spray or butter for the baking dish
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 pound ground beef, 85% lean
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 (4.5-oz) can chopped mild green chilies
- 1 (1-oz) packet taco seasoning
- 1 ½ cups salsa
- 1 (15-oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 cups shredded pepper jack or cheddar cheese
- 6 oz tortilla chips
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 2 1/2 to 3-quart baking dish.Cooking spray or butter for the baking dish
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, undisturbed, for 4 minutes. Break the beef up, add the onions, and continue cooking for 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.1 tbsp vegetable oil | 1 pound ground beef | 1 cup chopped onion | 1 tsp minced garlic
- Add the green chilies, taco seasoning, salsa, drained beans, and corn to the skillet and bring to a simmer. Taste and add salt and pepper, as needed. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes.1 (4.5-oz) can chopped mild green chilies | 1 (1-oz) packet taco seasoning | 1 1/2 cups salsa | 1 (15-oz) can black beans | 1 cup frozen corn | Kosher salt | Ground black pepper
- Spoon half of the beef mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with half of the cheese and half of the tortilla chips. Repeat the layers with the remaining beef mixture, cheese, and chips.2 cups shredded pepper jack or cheddar cheese | 6 oz tortilla chips
- Bake the casserole for 15 to 20 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the filling is bubbling.
Nutrition
Calories: 671kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 87mgSodium: 1728mgPotassium: 699mgFiber: 17gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 690IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 363mgIron: 4mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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