Cheesy Beef Nacho Casserole

Begin by preheating your oven to a temperature of 350 degrees Fahrenheit (or 175 degrees Celsius, if you prefer metric). This initial step is crucial to ensure that your dish cooks evenly and thoroughly.

Next, cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches a browned and crumbly state, which typically takes 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat source and set it aside to drain excess moisture.

Then, combine salsa, corn, salad dressing, and chili powder in the same skillet used for cooking the ground beef. Stir these ingredients together until they are well incorporated and have a uniform consistency.

After that, divide the ground beef mixture into two equal portions and layer one portion in an ungreased 2-quart casserole dish. Add half of the tortilla chips and half of the cheese on top of this layer.

Repeat the layering process by adding another portion of the ground beef mixture on top, followed by half of the remaining tortilla chips and half of the remaining cheese.

Finally, place the casserole dish in a preheated oven and bake it uncovered until the entire mixture is heated through and the cheese has melted, which should take around 20 minutes.