Beef and Bean Taco Casserole Recipe

Name: Beef and Bean Taco Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans; 1 (16 ounce) jar chunky salsa; 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix; 2 ½ cups tortilla chips, coarsely broken; 12 medium green bell pepper, chopped; 4 medium green onions, sliced; 2 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or 1 cup monterey jack cheese; ¼ cup sliced olive; 1 cup shredded lettuce

Servings: persons

1 lb lean ground beef
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
1 (16 ounce) jar chunky salsa
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
2 ½ cups tortilla chips, coarsely broken
12 medium green bell pepper, chopped
4 medium green onions, sliced
2 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or 1 cup monterey jack cheese
¼ cup sliced olive
1 cup shredded lettuce

1
Heat oven to 350.
2
In 12 inch skillet cook beef over medium high heat until thoroughly cooked; drain.
3
Stir in refried beans, salsa, and taco seasoning mix.
4
Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
5
In ungreased 2 quart casserole place 2 cups broken tortilla chips.
6
Top evenly with beef mixture.
7
Sprinkle with bell pepper, onions, 1 cup of the tomato, the cheese and olives.
8
Bake uncovered 20 to 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly and cheese is melted.
9
Top baked casserole with lettuce, remaining 1/2 cup tomato and remaininmg 1/2 cup tortilla chips.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean ground beef, 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans, 1 (16 ounce) jar chunky salsa, 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix, and more.

Yes, Beef and Bean Taco Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Beef and Bean Taco Casserole

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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