Tasty Taco Casserole
Tasty and thrifty taco casserole is a crowd-pleaser and economical. Big on taste and easy on the budget.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 45 minutes mins
Total Time 50 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 people
Calories 680 kcal
- 2 lbs ground turkey or ground beef
- 1 tbsp canola oil
- 1 can whole kernel corn drained
- 2 packets low-sodium taco seasoning
- 1 15 oz can tomato sauce (2 cups of tomato soup can be used if no tomato sauce is available.)
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/3 bag tortilla chips even if they're stale--they still work!
- 1 handful chopped cilantro for garnish
Tasty Taco Casserole
Add canola oil, heat skillet. Brown meat and onions together.
Add 2 packets of taco packets and follow directions of water needed. Mix well.
Let this simmer for about 10 mins, then reduce heat.
Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and corn.
Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray, place tortilla chips in the bottom.
Pour in tomato sauce mixture, and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
Bake for about 20 minutes on 350 F, or until cheese melts and is slightly browned.
Add chopped cilantro for garnish and enjoy!
Calories: 680kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 38gFat: 50gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 147mgSodium: 509mgPotassium: 557mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 333mgIron: 4mg
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