Description
Taco Potato Casserole is a delicious, hearty weeknight dinner that combines ground beef, taco seasoning, salsa, cheese, and crispy potatoes in one easy-to-make dish. It’s perfect for busy evenings and sure to become a family favorite. With layers of flavor, it’s a comforting meal everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup salsa
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray or oil (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or oil.
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the Taco Seasoning: Stir in the taco seasoning and salsa. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the mixture to thicken. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Prepare the Potatoes: In a large pot, boil the diced potatoes in salted water for about 10-12 minutes, or until tender. Drain and set aside.
- Assemble the Casserole: Layer the cooked potatoes evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with the seasoned beef mixture. Sprinkle with frozen corn, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add Cheese: Spread the sour cream over the beef mixture, then sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake: Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Slice and serve your Taco Potato Casserole hot. Enjoy the hearty, flavorful layers that are perfect for any family dinner!
Notes
- You can customize this casserole by adding additional toppings such as sliced olives, jalapeños, or diced tomatoes.
- For a healthier option, you can use ground turkey instead of beef.
- Make sure the potatoes are tender before assembling the casserole to ensure even cooking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg