Nacho Grande Casserole

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 2
Nacho Grande Casserole to satisfy your Mexican cravings
in Mexican

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 lbs ground beef
1 onion , chopped
2 cans spicy chili beans
16 ounces frozen corn , thawed
15 ounces tomato sauce
1 1/4 ounces taco seasoning mix
3 cups monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend , shredded
3 cups plain Doritos , crushed and divided ( regular kind )
tomatoes
green onion , chopped

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
570
Sugar
7g
Fat
35g
If you are craving Mexican food, this Nacho Grande Casserole is the perfect recipe to satisfy your taste buds! This dish has all the flavor of nachos in a comforting casserole form that is perfect for dinner or a potluck. With layers of seasoned ground beef, spicy chili beans, corn, and melty cheese, all topped with crunchy Doritos, how could you resist? This casserole is a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Plus, it is so easy to make that you can have dinner on the table in under an hour!

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2.In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and onion over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink.
3.Stir in the chili beans, corn, tomato sauce, and taco seasoning mix, stirring to combine.
4.Layer half of the crushed Doritos in the bottom of the baking dish and cover with half of the meat mixture.
5.Sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheese and repeat the layers, ending with the remaining cheese on top.
6.Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7.Remove from oven and top with chopped tomatoes and green onions.
8.Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

This casserole is a quick and easy one-dish meal that is delicious and filling.

It is a great recipe to use up leftover ground beef and create a meal that the whole family will love.

CONS

This dish is high in calories and fat, due to the use of ground beef and cheese.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dish may not be the healthiest option, it does contain protein from the ground beef and fiber from the chili beans and corn.
Additionally, you can modify the recipe to make it healthier by using lean ground beef, reduced-fat cheese, and adding more veggies like bell peppers or zucchini to the mix.

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