Easy Taco Casserole Recipe - The Recipe Critic (2024)

Easy taco casserole is beef, cheese, and tortilla chips layered up and loaded with rich flavor throughout. It is an easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing dinner that will be a hit with everyone!

Isn’t Mexican food so delicious?! We love it so much around our house! If you want to make some delicious side dishes to go with this casserole, then you should make this Mexican Rice, these homemade tortilla chips, and then end the night with Tres Leches for dessert!

Easy Taco Casserole Recipe

I was told about easy taco casserole by a friend who said that I just had to make it!Once I tried out this recipe, it quickly became a favorite! I loved it because it was so easy to throw together! I already had the ingredients on hand, and within 20 minutes, it was already in the oven!

On top of being easy, this taco casserole was absolutely delicious. It had perfect taco flavor, and I loved the crunch from the tortilla chips. Everyone loved it! There is really no end to how buildable and versatile this casserole is. My kids were content to keep it simple with just meat, cheese, and chips, while I layered it up with my favorite toppings. I added avocado, sour cream, cilantro, and chopped lettuce! It was a fun way to mix up a taco night!

Taco Casserole Ingredients

The base of these ingredients is so easy, and you probably already have most of them on hand! Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements.

• Hamburger meat: Lean ground beef is best for less grease and tender meat.
• Onion: You combine this with the meat to cook, which infuses a lot of flavors.
• Tomato Soup: This is what you will simmer the meat in.
• Water:The water helps cook the meat and incorporate seasonings.
• Taco Seasoning: You can make your own homemade taco seasoning with this recipe or packaged seasoning works well with these tacos too.
• Tortilla Chips:Adds a crunch to the casserole. Make them at home in the air fryer with this recipe!
• Grated Mexican Cheese:Helps bind the casserole together and gives great flavor!
• Toppings: Lettuce, cilantro, avocado, tomatoes, olives, and anything else that you love!

How to Make a Taco Casserole

This taco casserole is so easy to make. And I love that I can make it ahead of time and freeze it for later! See the tips below on how to store it and freeze it for later.

1. Brown the Meat: Brown the ground beef with the onion in askillet. Add the tomato soup andtaco seasoningwith one can of water.
2. Layer: Break up tortilla chips. Layer chips, hamburger mix, and cheese in a9 x 13 baking dish. Repeat layers ending with cheese.
3. Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
4. Add Toppings: Serve with favorite toppings like sour cream, lettuce, green onions, and black olives!