Classic Ground Beef Taco Casserole
Traditional dish · American
A hearty and comforting layered casserole featuring seasoned ground beef, refried beans, corn, and a cheesy topping, baked until golden and bubbly. This is the quintessential American taco casserole.
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Ingredients
- Ground beef1 lb
- Taco seasoning mix1 packet
- Refried beans1 can (16 oz)
- Corn kernels1 can (15 oz), drained
- Diced tomatoes1 can (14.5 oz), undrained
- Shredded cheddar cheese2 cups
- Sour cream1/2 cup
- Chopped onion1/2 cup
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
- Water1/4 cup
Steps
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
In a large skillet, cook ground beef with chopped onion over medium-high heat until browned. Drain excess grease.
- 3
Stir in taco seasoning mix, water, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes until heated through.
- 4
In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a layer of refried beans.
- 5
Top with the seasoned ground beef mixture.
- 6
Spread corn kernels and diced tomatoes over the beef layer.
- 7
Mix sour cream with 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese. Spread this mixture evenly over the top.
- 8
Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese over the sour cream mixture.
- 9
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 10
Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
