A taco casserole in a dish

Taco Casserole

A layered bake of seasoned beef, beans, tortilla chips, and cheese with sour cream.

By Recipes Editorial Team Published August 18, 2026

Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Total Time: 45 min
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 420 kcal

Ingredients

6 servings

1 lb ground beef (about 450 g)
1 tbsp taco seasoning
1 cup refried beans
2 cup crushed tortilla chips
1 ½ cup shredded cheese
½ cup sour cream

Instructions

Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Brown the beef with the taco seasoning; drain.
Spread the beans in a baking dish, then the beef.
Top with crushed chips and cheese; bake 20 to 25 minutes.
Dollop with sour cream before serving.

Nutrition

Per serving, estimated.

Calories: 420 kcal
Protein: 26g
Carbs: 28g
Fat: 22g
Fiber: 4g

Tips

Crush chips coarsely.
Add a layer of salsa.

Variations

Add corn or olives.
Use a green chile sauce.

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