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Beef Nacho Casserole

Irresistible 5-Layer Beef Nacho Casserole You’ll Crave Tonight

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A hearty beef nacho casserole layered with seasoned ground beef, black beans, tortilla chips, and melted cheese.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 pound lean ground beef, 90/10 or 97/3
  • 1 ounce taco seasoning, 1 packet
  • 1 ½ cups thick and chunky red salsa
  • ¾ cup taco sauce
  • 1 cup beef stock
  • 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
  • 6 cups tortilla chips, coarsely crushed
  • 3 cups Cheddar cheese, grated
  • black olives, sliced (topping)
  • green onions, sliced (topping)
  • sour cream (topping)

Instructions

  1. Spray a 13×9-inch baking pan with non-stick spray. Set aside.
  2. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high.
  4. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring often, until translucent, about 4 minutes.
  5. Add ground beef and taco seasoning. Cook, stirring often, until beef is no longer pink, about 6 minutes.
  6. Stir in salsa, taco sauce, and stock. Cook, stirring often, until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
  7. Stir in beans and cilantro.
  8. Spread 2 cups of the chips on bottom of prepared pan.
  9. Top with half of the beef mixture.
  10. Spread another layer of tortilla chips over beef, and sprinkle with 1 ½ cups of the cheese.
  11. Top with remaining half of beef mixture, and add the remaining chips and cheese.
  12. Cover with aluminum foil, and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the mixture bubbles around the edges.
  13. Remove the foil and bake about 5 more minutes, or until cheese is melted and begins to be golden brown.
  14. Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes.
  15. Garnish with cilantro before serving.

Notes

  • Prevent soggy chips by layering them between the beef mixture.
  • Substitute ground turkey for beef if preferred.
  • Use Monterey Jack or pepper jack cheese for variation.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat in the oven at 350°F for best texture.
  • Author: Livia Reed
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 980mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg