Description
Looking for the best cheesy taco casserole that is easy simple and full of bold flavor? This quick baked dish combines seasoned ground beef tender potatoes melty cheese and salsa into one comforting meal. Perfect for family dinners potlucks busy weeknights or casual gatherings. It is a healthy balanced idea when paired with fresh toppings and makes meal prep simple satisfying and stress free.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 cups diced potatoes
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 bell pepper chopped
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and brown ground beef for 6 minutes.
- Add onion and bell pepper and cook 4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in taco seasoning potatoes and salsa and simmer 5 minutes.
- Transfer to baking dish top with cheese and bake 30 minutes until bubbly.
Notes
- Dice potatoes small for even cooking.
- Use hot salsa for extra spice.
- Let casserole rest before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg