Ground Beef Taco Casserole with Doritos

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Ground Beef Taco Casserole with Doritos

When you need a weeknight meal that the whole family is sure to love, this Taco Casserole recipe fits the bill. Juicy ground beef mingles with zesty Ro-tel tomatoes, creamy refried beans, and a generous sprinkle of your favorite taco seasoning; all layered with crunchy Doritos and gooey cheddar cheese. It delivers everything you love about taco night, all packed into a delicious, cheesy dish.

Course Main

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 35

Total Time 50

Servings

Calories 719kcal

Author Wendy Polisi

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
1 onion chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
¼ cup taco seasoning
1 teaspoon sea salt
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
2 (10-ounce) cans Ro-tel diced tomatoes & green chilies divided
1 (16-ounce) can refried beans
12 ounces shredded cheddar cheese divided
6 ounces crushed Doritos
For serving: diced tomatoes scallions, sour cream, more Doritos, avocado, shredded lettuce, cilantro

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9 x 13 casserole dish with cooking spray.
Spray a large skillet with cooking spray and set to medium-high heat. Add the ground beef. Cook, breaking up with the back of a spoon, for 5 minutes. Add the onion, and cook for another 5 minutes, until the onion is tender and the ground beef is browned. Drain any excess grease if necessary.
Add the garlic, and cook for another 30 seconds. Sprinkle with the taco seasoning and salt, and stir in the vinegar. Add one can of the Ro-tel tomatoes and cook for another 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.
In a bowl, stir together the other can of Rotel and the refried beans.
Spread on the bottom of the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle 1 ½ cups of the cheese on top.
Sprinkle half of the Doritos on top of the cheese, and then add the meat mixture on top.
Add the remaining chips, and then sprinkle with cheese.
Bake for 20 minutes, until bubbly.

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