Zesty Beef Taco Casserole

Ingredients

Servings

6 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16

US / METRIC

1 lb

Ground Beef

1

Small Onion , diced

1 Tbsp

Avocado Oil

plus more for greasing the baking dish

or Olive Oil

12

Yellow Corn Tortillas

cut into squares

1 can
(10.5 oz)

Cream of Chicken Soup

1 can
(10.5 oz)

Cream of Mushroom Soup

1 can
(15 oz)

Black Beans

1 can
(10 oz)

Green Chili Sauce

1/2 cup

Shredded Cheddar Cheese

1 tsp

Salt

1 tsp

Ground Black Pepper

to taste

Crushed Tortilla Chips

for topping

(optional)

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1

Heat Avocado Oil (1 Tbsp) in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the Onion (1) and stir, cooking for 1-2 minutes.

Step 2

Add the Ground Beef (1 lb) . Season with Salt (1 tsp) and Ground Black Pepper (1 tsp) and cook for 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until all meat is crumbled and browned through. Remove from heat.

Step 3

While the beef is cooking, combine Cream of Mushroom Soup (1 can) , Cream of Chicken Soup (1 can) , and Green Chili Sauce (1 can) . Stir well and set aside.

Step 4

In a greased baking dish, layer Black Beans (1 can) , ground beef, Tortilla Squares (12) , and cover with sauce mixture. Repeat until you fill the dish.

Step 5

Top with Shredded Cheddar Cheese (1/2 cup) . Cover with aluminum foil and place in the refrigerator for at least an hour.

Step 6

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).

Step 7

Transfer the baking dish, still covered, into the hot oven and bake for 1 hour. Remove the foil after 40 minutes.

Step 8

Allow it to cool slightly before serving. To serve, cut into pieces and top with Tortilla Chips (to taste) .