Description
This Doritos Taco Casserole with Ground Beef is a flavorful and hearty dish combining seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, and creamy sour cream layered with crunchy nacho cheese Doritos and topped with melted cheddar cheese. Perfectly baked to golden, bubbly perfection, it’s an easy and delicious comfort food that brings a Tex-Mex twist to your dinner table in just 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 10 oz diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
- 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels
Seasonings and Dairy
- 1 oz taco seasoning
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Additional
- 9 oz nacho cheese Doritos, lightly crushed
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Cook ground beef and onions: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until the beef is fully browned, about 7-10 minutes. Drain any excess grease to reduce fat content.
- Add seasoning and tomatoes: Stir in the taco seasoning and diced tomatoes with green chilies into the beef mixture. Let it simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly, enhancing the flavors.
- Mix in beans, corn, and sour cream: Add the black beans, corn kernels, and sour cream to the skillet. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is creamy and well combined.
- Layer Doritos: Spread half of the crushed nacho cheese Doritos evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish to create a crispy base.
- Add beef mixture and cheese: Spoon half of the beef mixture over the Doritos, then sprinkle with 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Repeat layering: Repeat the layers with the remaining crushed Doritos, the remaining beef mixture, and top everything with the last cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake the casserole: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly with a light golden color.
- Rest before serving: Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 to 10 minutes to set before slicing and serving to retain its shape.
Notes
- Drain excess grease from the cooked beef to reduce fat and improve texture.
- Lightly crushing the Doritos helps create a crunchy layer, but avoid pulverizing them completely to maintain texture.
- Allowing the casserole to rest after baking helps it set, making it easier to cut clean slices.
- For extra heat, add diced jalapeños or a sprinkle of cayenne pepper with the taco seasoning.
- Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
