Beefy Nacho Casserole

Beefy Nacho Casserole

The Spruce / Diana Rattray

Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Total: 40 mins
Servings: 6 servings

This flavorful casserole is made with layers of tortilla chips, cheese, and a beef and bean mixture. It's an excellent dish for any family meal, and it's easy on the budget.

Serve this dish with cooked rice or a simple salad, along with your favorite nacho toppings.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef

  • 1 cup onion, chopped

  • 1 (4 1/2 ounce) can) mild green chile peppers, chopped

  • 1 (1-ounce) packet taco seasoning

  • 1 cup salsa, thick and chunky

  • 1/2 cup taco sauce

  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed

  • 1 cup corn, canned or frozen

  • 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped

  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 6 ounces tortilla chips

  • 8 ounces Mexican cheese blend, shredded, or a cheddar jack blend

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

  2. Preheat the oven to 350 F.

  3. Lightly grease a 2 1/2- to a 3-quart baking dish or spray with nonstick cooking spray.

  4. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, breaking up, until the beef is no longer pink. Pour off any excess fat, if desired. Add the onions and continue cooking, stirring, until onion is softened. Stir in the chile pepper, taco seasoning, salsa, taco sauce, beans, and corn. Bring to a simmer and simmer for 5 minutes. 

  5. Stir in the chopped cilantro. Taste and add salt and pepper, as needed. If you used a purchased taco seasoning, you might not need any extra salt.

  6. Spread half of the beef mixture in the prepared casserole. Top with half of the cheese and half of the chips. Spoon the remaining meat mixture evenly over the chip later. Top with the remaining cheese and then the chips. Bake for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.

  7. Serve with rice or just a simple tossed salad, along with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!

Topping Suggestions

  • Sour cream
  • Fresh or purchased salsa
  • Chopped tomatoes
  • Chopped green onions
  • Chopped red onions
  • Guacamole
  • Chopped fresh cilantro
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
656 Calories
31g Fat
56g Carbs
40g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6
Amount per serving
Calories 656
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31g 39%
Saturated Fat 12g 62%
Cholesterol 103mg 34%
Sodium 1404mg 61%
Total Carbohydrate 56g 20%
Dietary Fiber 11g 38%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 40g
Vitamin C 56mg 279%
Calcium 347mg 27%
Iron 5mg 29%
Potassium 982mg 21%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)