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Cheesy Taco Casserole

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
35 min
TOTAL TIME
50 min
SERVINGS
12 servings
Dinner Mexican
Cheesy Taco Casserole
Ingredients
  • cooking spray (such as Pam®)
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
  • 1 (10 ounce) can refried beans
  • 1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 15 taco shells, broken up, or more to taste
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to a temperature of 375 degrees Fahrenheit (or 190 degrees Celsius for those using metric measurements).
2
Next, spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray to prevent food from sticking.
3
In a skillet, cook ground beef and onions over medium heat until the beef is browned, taking around 7 to 10 minutes; remove excess grease.
4
Add water and taco seasoning to the skillet, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens, approximately 2 minutes.
5
Reduce heat to a low setting and combine refried beans, olives, green chiles, and salsa in the skillet.
6
Continue cooking and stirring until all ingredients are warmed through, around 3 to 4 minutes.
7
Place half of the broken taco shells in the bottom of your prepared baking dish.
8
Pour 1/2 of the ground beef mixture over the taco shells in the baking dish.
9
Sprinkle 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese over the top layer.
10
Repeat this process once more, adding another layer of taco shells and ground beef mixture on top.
11
Bake the dish in your preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly, taking around 20 to 25 minutes.
12
Serve hot and indulge in your delicious creation!