Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade blend)
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 (14 oz) can cream-style corn
- 2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese blend
- 1 bag (about 9–10 oz) corn chips (Fritos, Doritos, etc.), divided
- Optional: 1/2 cup sour cream or cream cheese
- Optional toppings: sliced green onions, black olives, fresh cilantro, jalapeño slices
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 °F (190 °C) and grease a 9×13‑inch baking dish.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef with diced onion and garlic; drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning, diced tomatoes with chilies, and cream-style corn or cream cheese if using; simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Spread half the corn chips over the bottom of the casserole dish.
- Spoon the beef mixture evenly over the chips.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheese over the beef layer.
- Top with remaining chips and the remaining 1 cup of cheese.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until cheese is melted and top chips are lightly toasted.
- Let the casserole rest for a couple minutes, then garnish with optional toppings before serving.
Notes
- Use shredded chicken or seasoned beans instead of beef for a twist.
- Stir in sour cream before baking for extra creaminess.
- Boost heat with chopped jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Swap cheddar for pepper jack or queso fresco.
- For crispier chips, sprinkle fresh chips on top just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 generous portion
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
