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Beef Taco Casserole Recipe Easy Cheesy Doritos Crunch Dinner Idea

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A comforting and easy beef taco casserole topped with a crunchy cheesy Doritos crust, perfect for quick weeknight dinners and casual family meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1 cup chunky salsa
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 6 medium flour tortillas, cut into strips or small squares
  • 1 1/2 cups crushed cheesy Doritos (about 75g)
  • Optional garnishes: chopped fresh cilantro, sliced jalapeños, diced avocado

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
  3. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the beef. Cook 3-4 minutes until onion softens and is fragrant.
  4. Stir in taco seasoning and mix well. Pour in salsa and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine sour cream with half of the shredded cheddar cheese. Stir in the beef mixture until well blended.
  6. Spread a thin layer of the beef mixture over the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Add a layer of tortilla strips evenly on top. Repeat layering beef mixture and tortillas until all is used, finishing with a beef layer.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese evenly over the casserole, then cover with crushed cheesy Doritos.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly and Doritos are golden brown.
  9. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Add optional garnishes if desired.

Notes

Drain browned beef to avoid greasy casserole. Crush Doritos to medium-sized crumbs for best texture. Rest casserole after baking for cleaner slices. Tent with foil if Doritos brown too quickly. For gluten-free, swap flour tortillas with corn or gluten-free wraps. For lighter version, use ground turkey and Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.

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