Taco Casserole with Tortilla Chips
This one-pan taco casserole combines seasoned ground beef, corn, diced tomatoes, and sour cream, then bakes under a crunchy cheddar cheese and crushed tortilla chip topping for an easy weeknight meal.
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This one-pan taco casserole combines seasoned ground beef, corn, diced tomatoes, and sour cream, then bakes under a crunchy cheddar cheese and crushed tortilla chip topping for an easy weeknight meal.
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In a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and diced onion.
Sprinkle with taco seasoning and cook, breaking up the beef with a spatula, until the beef is browned and the onion is softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add the drained corn and the can of diced tomatoes with green chiles. Stir to combine.
Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the sour cream, 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese, and 1 cup of the crushed tortilla chips until everything is well combined.
Smooth the top of the mixture and sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
Top evenly with the remaining 1 cup of crushed tortilla chips.
Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve warm, garnished with additional sour cream and taco sauce if desired.
Store cooled casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 4 days, or freeze up to 3 months. Reheat covered at 350°F for 20–25 minutes.
Yes. Assemble the casserole in the baking dish, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking. Add 5–10 minutes to the bake time if baking from cold.
Regular tortilla chips, crushed Doritos, or crushed Fritos work well. You may need to adjust salt in the filling if using heavily salted alternatives.
Yes. Use the same amount and follow the same browning method. Ground turkey may cook slightly faster, so watch the timing.
The cheese should be fully melted and bubbly around the edges, and the chip topping should be golden and crispy, typically 20–25 minutes at 350°F.
Yes. Store cooled casserole in an airtight container up to 3 months. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 20–25 minutes until warmed through.
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