Ingredients for Taco Casserole Surprise
- 10-12 hard taco shells, crushed
- 1 (8 oz) jar taco sauce
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade)
- Diced Tomatoes
- Cheddar Cheese
- 1/2 cup water
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How to Make Taco Casserole Surprise
- Brown 1 lb ground beef and 1 medium chopped onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
- Stir in 1 packet of taco seasoning and 1/2 cup water.
- Bring to a simmer and cook until the water is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spray a 13x9 inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Evenly press crushed 10-12 hard taco shells into the bottom of the prepared casserole dish to form a crust.
- Spread the cooked beef and onion mixture evenly over the taco shell crust.
- Evenly distribute 1 (14.5 oz) can of drained diced tomatoes over the beef mixture.
- Pour about 1/2 of the 8 oz jar of taco sauce over the tomatoes.
- Spread the sauce evenly over the tomatoes.
- Sprinkle 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese blend) over the taco sauce.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
33 g
Sugar
22g
Fat
99g
Carbs
11g
