5 Ingredient Taco Casserole Recipes

EASY TACO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Cook and stir ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease. Stir salsa, onion, mayonnaise, chili powder, and cumin into the beef. Remove from heat.
• Spread about half the ground beef mixture into the bottom of a 2-quart casserole dish. Spread about half the tortilla chips in a layer atop the beef mixture. Layer about half of each of the Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses over the tortilla chip layer. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients, ending with Monterey Jack cheese. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
• Bake in preheated oven until the cheese is melted in the middle, about 30 minutes.

5-INGREDIENT TACO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• Unroll crescent roll dough and gently press into the bottom of the prepared dish to form a crust. Set aside.
• Cook ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until meat is no longer pink. Drain and return to skillet. Stir in taco seasoning mix and 2/3 cup water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer uncovered for 3-4 minutes (stirring often), until thickened. Stir in salsa.
• Spoon beef mixture over the crescent roll dough. Sprinkle with grated cheese.
• Bake for 20 minutes, or until crust is golden brown. Cut into squares, garnish with optional toppings, and serve.

5-INGREDIENT MEXICAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9-inch pie pan with non-stick cooking spray.
• In a saucepan, cook refried beans and onions (to soften them) on medium-high heat for about 5 minutes.
• Place one tortilla in the bottom of the greased pan. Spread about 1/3 cup of the bean mixture over it. Layer a few tablespoons of salsa over this. Then, place another tortilla over the salsa, and add more of the bean mixture. Follow the beans with a big handful of cheese, spreading evenly. repeat layers, spreading the ingredients evenly over the tortillas. On the top layer, make sure to use lots of salsa and cheese!
• Bake until the cheese is melted, approximately 15 to 20 minutes.