This Taco Casserole is all made in one pot and done in less then 30 minutes. With a few simple ingredients you dinner is ready and your family will eat this one up. 

Taco Casserole

This recipe is a favorite of mine. When you combine a taco casserole with a one pot meal and it’s all done in less then 30 minutes. I mean how could you not love this recipe. We topped ares off wit sour cream and I added sliced jalapeños to mine. 

How to make a Taco Casserole:

Warm a large pot on medium heat. Add diced onions and minced garlic. Allow to cook for 1-2 minutes then add in ground beef. Cook and crumble until fully cooked. Drain fat then add in taco seasoning, rice, corn, and rotel. Mix together well then add in broth. Bring to a boil then reduce and allow to cook for 5 minutes.  Remove from heat and add in 1 1/2 cup shredded cheese and mix well. Add remaining cheese to the top of the casserole and cover with a lid. Allow to set for 5 minutes for cheese to melt.  Optional: I garnished mine with fresh dice cilantro

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What rice should I use for this taco casserole?

For this recipe I used an instant rice. It cooks much quicker and works perfectly for this recipe.

Some of my other favorite taco recipes:

• Taco Soup
• Slow Cooker Pork Tacos
• One Pan Taco Pasta
• Cornbread Taco Pie
• Taco Pasta Salad
• Taco Mac Casserole
• Taco Spaghetti
• Taco Pizza

More casserole dishes for you to try:

Chicken Enchilada Casserole: Need a simple dinner recipe that is ready in less than 30 minutes, look no further. This Chicken Enchilada Casserole is simple to make and full of flavor. 

Chicken and Rice Casserole: This simple Chicken and Rice Casserole only takes a few ingredients and it bakes in 15 minutes or less. It’s creamy and cheese and a recipe that you are going to love. 

Pepperoni Pizza Casserole: 5 Ingredients and less then 30 minutes to make this Pepperoni Pizza Casserole is a recipe that you will love just as much as the kids do. It’s simple and easy and a real crowd pleaser. 

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Taco Casserole

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

20 mins

 

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 570 kcal

Author: Jennie

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon Oil
• 1 cup Onion (diced)
• 1 tablespoon Minced garlic
• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 package Taco seasoning
• 1 cup Instant rice
• 1 cup Vegetables broth (any broth will work)
• 1 cup Salsa
• 1 can Corn (15.25 oz)
• 1 can Rotel (10 oz)
• 2 cups Taco blend cheese (shredded)

Instructions

1. Warm a large pot on medium heat. Add diced onions and minced garlic. Allow to cook for 1-2 minutes then add in ground beef. Cook and crumble until fully cooked. 

2. Drain fat then add in taco seasoning, rice, corn, and rotel. Mix together well then add in broth. Bring to a boil then reduce and allow to cook for 5 minutes. 

3. Remove from heat and add in 1 1/2 cup shredded cheese and mix well. Add remaining cheese to the top of the casserole and cover with a lid. Allow to set for 5 minutes for cheese to melt. 

   Optional: I garnished mine with fresh dice cilantro

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts

Taco Casserole

Amount Per Serving

Calories 570

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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