Easy Taco Casserole
This easy taco casserole is a delicious and comforting dish made with ground beef, refried beans, crispy tater tots, and lots of cheese. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that can be customized with your favorite toppings like sour cream, salsa, and lettuce.
Servings: 6
Calories: 549kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound 454 g ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 2 tablespoons 37 g taco seasoning (1 package)
- 16 ounces 454 g can refried beans
- 16 ounces 454 g bag frozen tater tots
- 14.5 ounces 411 g can petite diced tomatoes, drained
- 8 ounces 226 g sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- Optional toppings:
- Shredded lettuce
- Black olives
- Tortilla chips
- Sour cream
- Salsa
- Diced Roma tomato
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and diced onion. Cook until the beef is browned and the onions are translucent. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Reduce the heat to low, then stir in the taco seasoning and drained diced tomatoes. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Spread the refried beans evenly on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer over the beans.
- Spread the beef mixture evenly on top of the tater tots.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the beef mixture.
- Cover and bake for 20 minutes. Then, uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Top with your desired toppings and serve immediately.