Taco Casserole Recipe

Name: Taco Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large onion, chopped; 1 1/2 to 2 lb. ground beef; 1 Tbsp. margarine; 1 tsp. salt; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 2 (8 oz. each) cans tomato sauce; 2 Tbsp. red or white wine vinegar; 2 Tbsp. chili powder (optional); 1 can kidney beans, drained; 1 (10 oz.) pkg. tortilla chips; 1/2 lb. sharp Cheddar cheese, grated; 2 c. lettuce, shredded; 1 green onion, finely chopped; 1 to 2 tomatoes, chopped; 1/2 c. sour cream; 1 small can ripe olives, chopped

Servings: persons

1 large onion, chopped
1 1/2 to 2 lb. ground beef
1 Tbsp. margarine
1 tsp. salt
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 (8 oz. each) cans tomato sauce
2 Tbsp. red or white wine vinegar
2 Tbsp. chili powder (optional)
1 can kidney beans, drained
1 (10 oz.) pkg. tortilla chips
1/2 lb. sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
2 c. lettuce, shredded
1 green onion, finely chopped
1 to 2 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 c. sour cream
1 small can ripe olives, chopped

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In
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a large skillet, saute onion in butter until golden.
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Add ground beef and cook until crumbly.
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Discard grease.
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Add salt, crushed garlic, tomato sauce, vinegar and chili powder.
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Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
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Add beans.
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Lightly grease a 2 1/2-quart or a 9
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x 13-inch casserole dish and cover bottom with 1/3 of the chips.
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Sprinkle with 1/3 of cheese, then spoon over 1/2 of the meat mixture.
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Add another 1/3 of the cheese and 1/3 of chips, then add remaining meat sauce.
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Top with remaining cheese and chips.
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(This much can be done ahead; cover and refrigerate.) Mix lettuce with onions and tomatoes and sprinkle over hot casserole. Garnish with sour cream and sliced olives.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large onion, chopped, 1 1/2 to 2 lb. ground beef, 1 Tbsp. margarine, 1 tsp. salt, and more.

Yes, Taco Casserole falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Taco Casserole

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