Taco Bake Casserole
Description
This taco casserole, layered with crushed taco shells, seasoned ground beef, and Cheddar cheese. is quick and easy to make and even satisfies picky eaters.
Ingredients
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cooking spray (such as Pam®)
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1 1/2 pounds ground beef
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1 cup chopped onion
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1/2 cup water
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1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
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1 (10 ounce) can refried beans
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1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives
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1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
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1/2 cup salsa
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15 taco shells, broken up, or more to taste
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2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Coat a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
2
Cook ground beef and onions in a skillet over medium heat until beef is browned, 7 to 10 minutes; drain grease.
3
Stir in water and taco seasoning; cook, stirring often, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Add refried beans, olives, green chiles, and salsa; cook and stir until warmed through, 3 to 4 minutes.
4
Arrange ½ broken taco shells into the prepared baking dish; layer ½ ground beef mixture over broken taco shells.
5
Sprinkle ½ Cheddar cheese over top. Repeat layers once more.
6
Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes.
7
Serve hot and enjoy!