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Taco Casserole with Doritos Topping

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ lbs ground beef or turkey
  • 1 packet 1 oz taco seasoning
  • ¾ cup water
  • 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 15 oz corn, drained
  • 1 can 10 oz Rotel tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese divided
  • 3 cups Nacho Cheese Doritos crushed (about ¾ of a regular bag)
  • Optional toppings: diced tomatoes sliced jalapeños, shredded lettuce, extra sour cream, salsa

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F; spray a 9x13-inch dish with cooking spray.
  2. Brown beef in a large skillet over medium-high about 8 minutes until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
  3. Add taco seasoning and water; stir and simmer 3-4 minutes until thickened.
  4. Off heat, stir in beans, corn, Rotel, sour cream, and 1 cup cheese until combined.
  5. Spread 2 cups crushed Doritos in dish for a crunchy base.
  6. Spread beef mixture evenly over chips; top with remaining 1 cup cheese, then remaining 1 cup crushed Doritos.
  7. Bake 20-25 minutes until cheese melts and casserole heats through; serve with favorite taco toppings.