Taco Casserole
Servings 8 cups
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This taco casserole is the perfect weeknight dinner with it's tender ground beef and your favorite toppings on a homemade biscuit base. Top with shredded cheese and Doritos! Makes great leftovers, too!
Ingredients
Crust
- 2 Cups All Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 Cup cold butter
- 3/4 Cup cold milk
Filling
- 1/2 Cup sour cream
- 1 pound hamburger
- 2 Tablespoons taco seasoning more to taste
- 1 Tablespoon chopped onion
- 1 Cup chopped peppers
- 1 1/2 Cups diced fresh tomatoes
- 1 Cup crushed Doritos
- 1 Cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 350˚ F and lightly grease a square baking pan.
Crust:
- Combine flour, salt and baking powder in a large bowl. Cut in the cold butter. Stir in the milk. Spread into baking pan and bake for 15-20 minutes or until top is golden brown.
Filling Prep:
- In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing and sour cream.
- Brown the ground beef or until fully cooked. Add the taco seasoning.
Assemble Casserole:
- Layer the following on top of the baked crust:Sour CreamCooked and Seasoned Ground BeefOnions, Peppers, Tomatoes Chopped DoritosCheese
Bake:
- Bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted.
Notes
Make Ahead: Make as directed except do not add the chips and cheese to the top. Refrigerate covered for up to 2 days. When ready to serve, preheat the oven and add the chips and cheese. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until completely warmed through.
Leftovers and Storage: This recipe is best made fresh. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Leftovers can be frozen and stores for up to 3 months.
Using Homemade Taco Seasoning: When using homemade, add 1/4 cup water to the cooked ground beef. Simmer until water is evaporated.
Double The Recipe: Double all ingredients and use a 9x13 baking pan. Increase baking baking time of bottom crust by 5-10 minutes.
Other Topping Ideas and Variations: This recipe is fully adaptable. Here's some ideas. I like black beans, corn and green onions in the filling of this recipe. When serving, top with lettuce, avocado and salsa.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 623kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 892mg | Potassium: 420mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 926IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 295mg | Iron: 3mg