Fiesta Casserole

This Fiesta Casserole is a crowd-pleasing main dish that combines savory taco-seasoned ground beef with crunchy tortilla chips and gooey melted cheese. The layers create a perfect balance of textures, from the crispy chip base to the rich, saucy meat filling. It&# 226;ÂÂs an easy weeknight dinner solution that feels indulgent yet comes together quickly with pantry staples. Serve it hot from the oven for a satisfying family meal or potluck contribution that everyone will love.

Cooking Method: Baking, Stewing

Cuisine: Mexican

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 6

Calories: 1810.1

Description

This Fiesta Casserole is a crowd-pleasing main dish that combines savory taco-seasoned ground beef with crunchy tortilla chips and gooey melted cheese. The layers create a perfect balance of textures, from the crispy chip base to the rich, saucy meat filling. It&# 226;ÂÂs an easy weeknight dinner solution that feels indulgent yet comes together quickly with pantry staples. Serve it hot from the oven for a satisfying family meal or potluck contribution that everyone will love.

Ingredients

2 pound Ground beef
8 ounce Shredded cheddar cheese
2 medium Onions, chopped
1 package Taco seasoning mix
1 pound Tortilla chips
16 ounce Tomato sauce

Directions

1
Preheat oven to 350ÃÂ°F (175ÃÂ°C).
2
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onions until the meat is browned and onions are tender.
3
Drain off excess fat from the skillet.
4
Stir in the taco seasoning mix and tomato sauce, then simmer for 5 minutes.
5
Place 3 cups of tortilla chips in the bottom of a 2-quart baking dish.
6
Top the chips with half of the shredded cheese.
7
Spread the meat mixture evenly over the cheese layer.
8
Top with the remaining shredded cheese.
9
Cover with the remaining tortilla chips.
10
Bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1810.1kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 112.5g174%
Saturated Fat 58.2g291%
Cholesterol 371.1mg124%
Sodium 5822.4mg243%
Total Carbohydrate 68.0g23%
Dietary Fiber 10.2g41%
Sugars 18.6g
Protein 121.7g244%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

For added heat, stir diced jalapeÃÂ±os into the meat mixture before assembling.

Garnish with sour cream and sliced black olives before serving if desired.

Ensure the cheese is fully melted before removing from the oven.

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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