Description
Taco Doritos Casserole is a flavorful, hearty one-dish meal combining seasoned ground beef, crunchy Doritos, cheeses, and vegetables for a comforting and easy-to-make Mexican-inspired casserole. Perfect for a family dinner, it brings together the zest of taco seasoning with the crisp texture of Doritos and the creamy richness of sour cream and cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- ½ yellow onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 12 ounce bag frozen corn
- 14.5 ounce can petite diced tomatoes with green chilies, not drained
- 1 cup black beans (optional)
Seasonings and Sauces
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup sour cream
Crunch and Cheese
- 2 cups finely crushed Doritos
- 1 cup loosely crushed Doritos
- 3 cups Mexican blend cheese
Garnishes (Optional)
- Sliced green onions
- Diced tomatoes
- Shredded lettuce
- Avocado
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Prepare the beef mixture: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the lean ground beef until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Add the diced yellow onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
- Add seasoning and veggies: Stir in the taco seasoning packet along with the frozen corn, canned diced tomatoes with green chilies (including the juice), and black beans if using. Allow the mixture to simmer for 5-7 minutes until heated through and flavors meld.
- Combine with sour cream: Remove the skillet from heat and stir in 1 cup of sour cream to add creaminess and balance the spices.
- Layer the casserole: In an ungreased casserole dish, spread half of the finely crushed Doritos as the bottom layer. Next, evenly spread the beef mixture over the chips. Sprinkle 1 ½ cups of the Mexican blend cheese over the meat layer. Top with the remaining finely crushed Doritos and the rest of the cheese.
- Bake the casserole: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the assembled casserole for about 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly, and the Doritos on top are slightly toasted.
- Add the loosely crushed Doritos topping: Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the loosely crushed Doritos on top for an added crunchy texture.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with sliced green onions, diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, avocado slices, and a dollop of sour cream as desired. Serve hot and enjoy a festive, satisfying meal!
Notes
- Black beans are optional but add extra protein and fiber.
- Using Mexican blend cheese enhances the flavor with a mix of cheddar, Monterey Jack, and other cheeses.
- Make sure to keep some Doritos loose and crushed near the end to maintain a crunchy topping texture.
- For a spicier casserole, add jalapeños or hot sauce to the beef mixture.
- This casserole can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated before baking.
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