Taco casserole

Taco casserole recipes have been around for centuries, and their popularity is only continuing to grow. These hearty, flavor-packed dishes are perfect for feeding a crowd, and they can be easily customized to fit any dietary restrictions.

The earliest known recipe for taco casserole comes from Mexico, and it is thought to date back to the 16th century. This early version of the dish was made with a mixture of chopped beef, beans, and spices, which was then wrapped in a tortilla and fried.

Over the years, taco casseroles have undergone many changes and variations. In the United States, these dishes became popular in the 1950s, when cooks started adding canned soup and processed cheese to the mix.

Advice

When making taco casserole, it is important to select the right ingredients to ensure that the end result is as delicious as it can be. Start with a layer of crushed tortilla chips on the bottom of the baking dish, followed by a layer of cooked ground beef, and top with Mexican cheese. Add a layer of salsa, diced tomatoes, and black beans for a flavorful combination. Finally, add your favorite taco seasonings, such as chili powder, cumin, and oregano, to give the casserole a zesty kick. Bake the casserole until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and serve with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro. Enjoy!

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Recipes

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Fantastic Taco Casserole

  • salsa
  • ground beef
  • taco seasoning
  • refried bean
  • black olife
  • tomato
  • corn chip
  • monterey jack cheese
  • green onion
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Beef and Bean Taco Casserole

  • salt
  • iceberg lettuce
  • sour cream
  • oregano
  • onion
  • ground beef
  • cumin
  • avocado
  • pickled jalapeno
  • pinto bean
  • tomato salsa
  • vegetable oil
  • plum tomato
  • monterey jack cheese
  • chili powder
  • garlic
  • yellow corn tortilla chip
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Cheesy Taco Casserole

  • black pepper
  • salt
  • sour cream
  • black bean
  • corn
  • corn chip
  • cheddar cheese
  • ground beef
  • olive oil
  • taco seasoning
  • onion
  • corn tortilla
  • garlic
  • green onion
  • cherry tomato
  • monterey jack cheese
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Taco Casserole

  • tomato
  • fritos chip
  • salsa
  • lettuce
  • black olife
  • sour cream
  • ground beef
  • standard taco seasoning
  • refried bean
  • fritos corn chip
  • cheese
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Keto Taco Casserole Recipe

  • heavy cream
  • salsa
  • vegetable oil
  • cauliflower
  • onion
  • bell pepper
  • ground beef
  • taco seasoning
  • garlic
  • cheddar cheese
  • cilantro
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Taco Casserole

  • cheddar cheese
  • cottage cheese
  • sour cream
  • ground beef
  • refried bean
  • envelope taco seasoning
  • onion
  • salsa
  • jack cheese
  • tortilla chip
  • tomato
  • lettuce
  • onion
  • black olife
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Taco Casserole

  • chip
  • ground beef
  • all purpose flour
  • olive oil
  • smoked paprika
  • black bean
  • corn
  • bell pepper
  • onion
  • black pepper
  • monterey jack cheese
  • cheddar cheese
  • chili powder
  • coriander
  • oregano
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • water
  • cumin
  • salt
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Tasty Taco Casserole

  • black olife
  • lettuce
  • sour cream
  • tomato
  • cumin
  • avocado
  • cilantro
  • green onion
  • jalapeño
  • onion
  • ground beef
  • corn tortilla
  • black bean
  • corn
  • salsa
  • olive oil
  • butter
  • salt
  • chili powder
  • garlic powder
  • lime
  • cheddar cheese
  • green chile
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Breakfast Taco Casserole

  • mexican tomato
  • bacon
  • egg
  • half
  • salt
  • hash brown
  • mexican cheese
  • all purpose flour
  • avocado
  • cilantro
  • queso fresco
  • black pepper
  • hot sauce
  • pico de gallo
  • salsa
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Easy Taco Casserole

  • tomato soup
  • water
  • hamburger meat
  • taco seasoning
  • tortilla chip
  • onion
  • mexican cheese

Ingredient Breakdown

 
ground beef
onion
salsa
salt
tomato
sour cream
cheddar cheese
taco seasoning
black olife
monterey jack cheese
chili powder
lettuce
refried bean
corn chip
green onion
oregano
cumin
avocado
garlic
black pepper
black bean
corn
olive oil
garlic powder
cilantro
vegetable oil
corn tortilla
bell pepper
tortilla chip
all purpose flour
water
mexican cheese
iceberg lettuce
pickled jalapeno
pinto bean
tomato salsa
plum tomato
yellow corn tortilla chip
cherry tomato
tabasco sauce
tomato sauce
taco sauce
fritos chip
standard taco seasoning
fritos corn chip
cheese
heavy cream
cauliflower
cottage cheese
envelope taco seasoning
jack cheese
chip
smoked paprika
coriander
onion powder
jalapeño
butter
lime
green chile
mexican tomato
bacon
egg
half
hash brown
queso fresco
hot sauce
pico de gallo
tomato soup
hamburger meat

Insights

Correlated with Lower Ratings

  • ground beef

Staple Ingredients

  • ground beef 64%

Rarey Ingredients

  • onion 45%