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    Home » Casseroles

    Easy Taco Casserole Recipe

    Published: Mar 9, 2022 / Updated: Apr 10, 2022 / 98 Comments

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    This taco casserole recipe has tender ground beef, all the best taco flavors, tons of cheese, and a layer of Doritos! It's the ultimate easy comfort food for busy families. 

    Love casseroles? Try my Simple Ground Beef Casserole, Simple Breakfast Casserole, or check out all my casserole recipes.

    close-up of taco casserole on a metal spatula

    Make it the best Taco Tuesday ever

    Your whole family will thank you for making this simple taco casserole since it's just so tasty. Like, they're going to get really excited for next taco night. It's also super customizable, so everyone can load it up with their favorite toppings!

    Taco flavors, black beans, salsa, and ground beef all dressed up in a hot and cheesy casserole... who says no? Even your pickiest eaters are going to devour this meal. It's also fairly inexpensive!

    Make it with a side salad with this Chipotle Cilantro Lime Ranch Dressing, and you're all set.

    Ingredients you'll need

    • Olive oil - for frying the ground beef
    • Ground beef - I like to use lean ground beef. Try 90%
    • Doritos - use your favorite flavor. I picked nacho cheese. You can also add some on top for an extra crunch!
    • Onion - makes a great savory base
    • Chili powder, garlic powder, ground cumin - this trio makes a delicious homemade taco seasoning
    • Beans - I prefer black beans, but you could do a layer of refried beans instead!
    • Corn - we're using canned corn to make this hassle free
    • Salsa - pick up a jar of your preferred brand
    • Cheese - I used a Tex-Mex blend, but cheddar would work great

    Suggested toppings:

    • Fresh tomatoes
    • Chopped cilantro and scallions
    • Avocado or guacamole
    • Black olives
    • Sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
    • Iceberg or romaine lettuce
    ingredients in small bowls for taco casserole

    How to make taco casserole

    This is an overview with step-by-step photos. Full ingredients & instructions are in the recipe card below.

    cooking ground beef with onion and spices in a cast iron skillet

    Preheat the oven to 350. In a cast iron skillet cook the beef in the olive oil. After about 5 minutes, stir in the onion and spices. Continue cooking, and then spoon out any excess fat.

    adding in corn, cheese, salsa, and black beans

    Add in the corn, salsa, beans, and half the cheese. Warm until the cheese melts.

    adding doritos and beef mixture to a casserole dish

    Place an even layer of Doritos in a 9x13 baking dish. Spoon the beef mixture over top.

    taco casserole with cheese before and after baking

    Top the casserole with the remaining cheese, and then bake uncovered for about 15-20 minutes or until hot and melty! Serve as-is or with toppings of your choice.

    Can I make taco casserole ahead of time?

    • You bet! Simply cook the onion, spices, and beef mixture, assemble the layers in a baking dish, let it cool, and then tightly cover.
    • It'll keep in the fridge for a day or two, or you can freeze it for up to a month.
    • If frozen, thaw in the fridge overnight before baking. Since it'll be starting out cold, it'll need a bit more time than in the original instructions. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, and then uncover it cook for another 15 minutes or so until it's hot.
    • These disposable aluminum baking pans are perfect if you're bringing it to a potluck or making several.

    Substitutions and variations

    • You don't have to use Doritos. Other tortilla chips or Fritos will definitely work in this taco bake!
    • Use a ready-made taco seasoning blend if you prefer not to use the individual spices.
    • You could add more veggies such as red bell peppers to this casserole. I'd add them in at the same time as the onion. 
    • Feel free to swap the black beans with another kind if you prefer, like kidney beans or pinto beans. 
    • If you want to add some heat, use a medium or spicy salsa, hot cheese blend, add some cayenne pepper, or you could even toss in some spicy chopped green chilies. 

    Leftovers and storage

    • If you have any leftovers, they will keep in the fridge for 2-3 days in a covered container. Keep in mind the Doritos will lose firmness over time.
    • Reheat in the oven for best results, but you can also microwave until heated through.
    • Leftovers can also be frozen. I portion them up in individual containers.

    More Tex-Mex recipes you'll love

    • Skillet Salsa Chicken
    • Creamy Taco Soup
    • Easy Cheesy Taco Pasta
    • Easy Beef Taco Salad
    • Mexican Stuffed Peppers
    • Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup
    a baking dish with taco casserole

    Did you make this taco casserole with Doritos? Questions? Ask me in the comments below! 

    close-up of taco casserole on a metal spatula

    Easy Taco Casserole Recipe

    This taco casserole recipe has tender ground beef, all the best taco flavors, tons of cheese, and a layer of Doritos! It's the ultimate easy comfort food for busy families.
    4.82 from 37 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 441 kcal
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    Ingredients
     

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 pound lean ground beef
    • 2 cups crushed Doritos I used Nacho Cheese flavor
    • 1/2 medium onion chopped
    • 1 tablespoon chili powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1 (14 fluid ounce) can black beans drained & rinsed
    • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can corn drained
    • 1 (15.5 ounce) jar salsa use your favorite kind
    • 2 cups shredded Tex-Mex cheese blend (or use cheddar)
    • Toppings (optional, to taste): tomatoes, cilantro, scallions, avocado, black olives, sour cream, lettuce, etc.

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350F and move the rack to the middle position. Prep your ingredients.
    • Add the oil and ground beef to a skillet. Cook, breaking up the meat as you go along, for 5 minutes over medium-high heat.
    • Stir in the onion, chili powder, garlic powder, and ground cumin, and continue cooking for another 5 minutes.
    • Meanwhile, add the crushed Doritos in an even layer to the bottom of a 9x13 (or similar size) casserole dish.
    • If there's a lot of excess fat in the skillet, spoon most of it out. Stir in the beans, corn, salsa, and half the cheese. Let it warm through (until the cheese melts).
    • Spoon the beef mixture evenly over the Doritos.
    • Top the casserole with the remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until it's warm and the cheese is nice and melty. Meanwhile, prep the toppings.
    • Serve casserole as-is or with your favorite toppings.

    Notes

    • Serves 6-8 depending on how much people eat.
    • Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 441kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 27gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 860mgPotassium: 695mgFiber: 7gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 749IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 264mgIron: 3mg
    Keyword easy taco casserole recipe, ground beef taco casserole, taco casserole with Doritos
    Author Natasha Bull

    This recipe was originally published on December 17, 2019. It's been updated with new photos and better instructions but is the same great recipe!

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    1. Lisa says

      January 10, 2023 at 1:53 PM

      5 stars
      Big hit! My daughter loves taco Tuesday but I wanted to try something a bit easier because of after school clubs. Found this recipe, and as I already follow you on instagram, I knew this was the one to try! It was a big hit, especially with my husband, who finished a serving before even sitting down! I swapped the bees for turkey and used regular tortilla chips. Definitely a keeper!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 10, 2023 at 3:11 PM

        I'm so pleased you enjoyed it!! 🙂 Thanks for your review and for following along!

        Reply
    2. Okcatxgal says

      December 17, 2022 at 4:19 PM

      5 stars
      Love this easy quick cassrole. I put the black olives in dish. But i love olives. 🙂 Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        December 17, 2022 at 4:37 PM

        I love olives too!! 😀

        Reply
    3. Susan says

      November 29, 2022 at 5:02 PM

      5 stars
      I made this for the first time tonight. Since I used a bit more ground beef than 1 lb., I increased the spice level. The family really enjoyed it. I might make some slight modifications next time but I will be making this again. And a variety of toppings are icing on the (taco) cake!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 30, 2022 at 8:07 AM

        I'm so glad everyone liked it!! 😀

        Reply
    4. Tom says

      November 7, 2022 at 12:42 AM

      I’m going to make this for the first time this coming week. I like to make a lot and freeze the leftovers. I’m assuming that if I freeze the leftovers, the chips will be soggy when thawed. What are your thoughts? Leave the chips out, and put them on last? Put something else in at bottom like beans or refried beans? Thanks in advance.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 7, 2022 at 8:57 AM

        Hi Tom! Yes, I would say that my personal preference would be to use something like beans or refried beans if you want to freeze the bulk of it.

        Reply
    5. Marcia says

      October 10, 2022 at 6:38 PM

      5 stars
      I made this tonight and it was so delicious! I didn’t have any Doritos, so I used multigrain tortilla chips. I added a few sprinkles of Penzeys Spices Bold Taco Seasoning to the crushed chips. I figured that would give it a bit of a Dorito flavor. I served it with sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes, cilantro, Cholula hot sauce, and green onions. My husband had two servings, so you know it was good! Thank you for the recipe, I’m definitely adding it to my favorites.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        October 10, 2022 at 7:07 PM

        That's great!! I'm so glad it was a hit, Marcia! Thanks for your review.

        Reply
    6. Alana says

      September 21, 2022 at 4:38 PM

      I love this casserole. My mother made this all the time when I was a kid. Her recipe added a layer of equal parts mixed sour cream and cottage cheese between the meat mixture and shredded cheddar on top. 💙

      Reply
      • Miranda @ Salt & Lavender says

        September 21, 2022 at 5:56 PM

        Love that idea! So glad you enjoyed this and it brought up happy memories, Alana. 🙂

        Reply
    7. Nicole says

      September 20, 2022 at 12:51 PM

      4 stars
      Big hit in our house! It’s going into our rotation! Fist time I made it as is and it was great! second time I made it in almost “dip” form and served with the Doritos. I put a thin layer of retried beans at the bottom of the dish and built on that. It was great and I think more appropriate for a party dish! Love this (and so many other) of your recipes!

      Reply
      • Miranda @ Salt & Lavender says

        September 20, 2022 at 2:42 PM

        Glad you liked it, Nicole!! We're happy you're enjoying the recipes. Thanks! 🙂

        Reply
    8. Rebekah says

      September 20, 2022 at 12:27 PM

      I’m a weirdo…I hate beans…any substitutions you can recommend? A different vegetable?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        September 21, 2022 at 2:34 PM

        Hi! I'd probably just leave them out in this case. There's definitely plenty of ingredients in here... especially if you load it up with toppings. 😀

        Reply
    9. Jessica says

      September 8, 2022 at 6:31 PM

      5 stars
      Really delicious. I don't like Doritos though, so used Fritos instead. Big hit will make again.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        September 8, 2022 at 6:54 PM

        Awesome!! Thank you. Glad the Fritos swap worked. Thanks for your review!

        Reply
    10. Elizabeth says

      July 30, 2022 at 8:03 AM

      5 stars
      Made it according to instructions and it is delicious. It's now in our rotation of family favorites!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        July 30, 2022 at 1:51 PM

        Fantastic!! 😀

        Reply
    11. Lynn O says

      July 20, 2022 at 7:35 AM

      2 stars
      I really wanted to love this recipe as all of the ingredients are great. However this was just soooo very dry for a casserole. As we went to eat it I opened a can of enchilada sauce to moisten it. Great flavors though, just dry.

      Reply
      • Miranda @ Salt & Lavender says

        July 20, 2022 at 7:59 PM

        Hi Lynn, everyone's tastes vary for how saucy they like a casserole, but we've never received that particular feedback before on this taco casserole. As tested, we found using a whole jar of salsa plenty juicy and saucy. Next time perhaps add more salsa or top with sour cream? Hoping you'll try it again!

        Reply
      • Elizabeth says

        July 30, 2022 at 8:07 AM

        Did you use a deeper/smaller casserole dish? I used a smaller one once with this recipe and the chips were dry. However, as leftovers sat in the fridge, it was as I remembered it. I have made it multiple times and the bigger dish, I find, works best. Maybe give it another try?

        Reply
        • Natasha says

          July 30, 2022 at 1:45 PM

          Hi! So I've made it in a couple different casserole dishes. The one pictured is a 9x13 Le Creuset and it's not super deep. I've also made it in a deeper 9x13. Sounds to me like the bigger dish works best for you!

          Reply
    12. Erin says

      June 26, 2022 at 3:00 PM

      5 stars
      Oh, my goodness! How come I have just discovered your website? This is the latest of your recipes I've made, and it is delicious! I was a bit skeptical about the Doritos, but they really made the dish. Yummy! Thank you for your recipes - they have rekindled my interest in making dinner! My family thanks you too!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        June 27, 2022 at 12:31 AM

        I'm so happy you enjoyed it, Erin, and I appreciate your sweet comment. 🙂

        Reply
    13. Diana Butcher says

      June 3, 2022 at 7:06 PM

      5 stars
      Absolutely delicious! The Doritos are inspired. I used a combo of Nacho Doritos and Chili Cheese Fritos.
      Definitely on my repeat dinner list! Thanks!!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        June 3, 2022 at 7:39 PM

        Sounds awesome!! 🙂 I'm so happy you liked it, Diana!

        Reply
    14. Sandy says

      May 27, 2022 at 9:57 AM

      4 stars
      Enjoyed the recipe, great flavour and very versatile. I added peppers and olives. I made it a couple of hours ahead of time and although the tortilla chips weren’t soggy, they did loose their crunch. I made it a few days later without the tortilla chips and we ate it on top of tostadas which made a huge difference. Next time we’ll try it in wraps!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        May 27, 2022 at 11:34 AM

        Love that tostadas idea!! Glad you enjoyed it, Sandy!

        Reply
    15. Chastity says

      May 4, 2022 at 6:10 PM

      5 stars
      I was very impressed and I’m a tough critic. Loved every bite. I did add green onions and jalapeños

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        May 4, 2022 at 9:00 PM

        I'm so happy you enjoyed it!! 🙂

        Reply
    16. Hannah P. says

      April 10, 2022 at 7:58 PM

      5 stars
      Made this several times. Husband and I love it. Sometimes I use Cantina Style Tortilla Chips instead of Dorititos and which give a tamale kind of taste to it.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        April 10, 2022 at 8:28 PM

        I'm so happy you guys love it!! 🙂 Thanks for the suggestion on the tortilla chips!

        Reply
    17. caughtbtwn says

      January 18, 2022 at 1:19 PM

      5 stars
      My husband LOVED LOVED this. My kids? They are so picky - 5 year old twins! But it was GREAT! We will try it again and again and hope the kids take to it! 🙂
      Thank you!

      Reply
      • Miranda @ Salt & Lavender says

        January 18, 2022 at 4:16 PM

        So happy it worked for your family (or mostly)! You're welcome 🙂

        Reply
    18. Linda says

      November 20, 2021 at 12:25 PM

      Can I make this ahead and freeze?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 20, 2021 at 12:34 PM

        I think that should be fine, yes. Hope you enjoy it! 🙂

        Reply
    19. Sherry Donahue says

      September 9, 2021 at 7:31 AM

      5 stars
      Sooo good!! Thank you so much for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        September 9, 2021 at 8:46 AM

        You're very welcome, Sherry!

        Reply
    20. Anna says

      July 20, 2021 at 5:07 PM

      5 stars
      Just made this, it was easy, quick and my husband loved it. Definitely will make this again.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        July 20, 2021 at 7:16 PM

        Fantastic!! Thank you! 🙂

        Reply
    21. Edi Ross says

      February 26, 2021 at 5:46 PM

      5 stars
      Great recipe! I substituted the dairy and meat for ethical/animal cruelty reasons but the rest was easy to prep and delicious!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        February 26, 2021 at 9:53 PM

        Thank you!! 🙂

        Reply
    22. Christine says

      February 9, 2021 at 6:13 PM

      5 stars
      Just had this tonight! It was a hit. I was in a rush so I just used a bag of taco seasoning- next time I’ll make it spicier. Also added hatch chilies & didn’t have Doritos so just used plain tortilla chips. Will definitely have this again! Quick, easy, & really good! Thanks!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        February 9, 2021 at 8:53 PM

        I'm so glad that you enjoyed it!! 🙂

        Reply
    23. Deborah Daniel says

      January 4, 2021 at 8:36 AM

      5 stars
      Hi there!!
      Okay!!!!! Huge hit in our home this weekend!!! Requests are coming for it already and we just finished last night. I read some of the comments from others and it wasn’t soggy and was great for leftovers. It’s was so delish and can be fixed up with whatever fixins one may like. I would love to bring this to a party with all taco fixins that my family doesn’t like such as jalapeño, avocado, olives!!! Oh my oh my!!! Fabulous recipe and super easy and quick!!!
      Of course I had all the ingredients!!
      Thank you again for bringing love to my kitchen table and my families bellies!!!!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 4, 2021 at 10:15 AM

        Hi!! Thanks for your sweet comment. I'm so glad you enjoyed it!! 😀 XO

        Reply
    24. Mary Sullivan says

      January 1, 2021 at 11:16 AM

      Have you tried this recipe with chicken?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 1, 2021 at 12:21 PM

        I have not, but I think you could for sure try it with chicken. Let me know if you do experiment! 🙂

        Reply
        • Amy S says

          May 25, 2022 at 9:19 PM

          I bet if you were in a hurry you could grab a rotisserie chicken from Costco (we all know those bad boys are amazing!), or anywhere really, and shred it. That’d be a really quick way to test that out! In fact, I might try that on a busy night after the ground beef because both sound awesome!

          Reply
          • Natasha says

            May 25, 2022 at 9:26 PM

            Totally!

            Reply
    25. Chad Smith says

      December 29, 2020 at 5:26 PM

      4 stars
      Sounds so good I am going to make it this week.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        December 29, 2020 at 8:29 PM

        Enjoy!

        Reply
    26. Miriam says

      November 23, 2020 at 2:41 PM

      4 stars
      I did not have Doritos, so used plain tortilla chips. They were pretty soggy when I served it. ☹️ I would suggest either adding them to the top after baking, or just serving chips on the side to scoop the mixture. Other than the soggy chips, everyone liked it alot!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 23, 2020 at 5:00 PM

        Yes, you could definitely try that. I'm glad you guys liked the recipe in general, though!

        Reply
    27. Susan says

      October 3, 2020 at 3:31 PM

      5 stars
      Loved it. Better than a taco. We topped with lettuce, tomato, olives and sour cream. Definite recipe keeper! Thank you.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        October 4, 2020 at 10:01 AM

        Woo hoo! You're welcome! 🙂

        Reply
        • Candice says

          February 27, 2021 at 2:36 PM

          5 stars
          I’ve made this about half a dozen times now and the Doritos at the bottom have never ended up soggy. They remained crispy. It’s a super easy recipe and very kid friendly. It’s a hit around here!

          Reply
          • Natasha says

            February 27, 2021 at 2:49 PM

            Wonderful!! So glad your family enjoys it. 🙂

            Reply
    28. Rachel says

      September 30, 2020 at 6:42 PM

      This sounds delish! Could you make this ahead and keep in the fridge until you're ready to cook and eat? Wondering if this would work for a meal train for a friend that just had a baby. Thanks!!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        September 30, 2020 at 8:14 PM

        Hi! My only concern is that the Doritos layer might get a little soggy. It's not crispy to begin with, but I'd hate for it to go yucky. Maybe leave that off?

        Reply
    29. maball says

      September 28, 2020 at 3:44 PM

      5 stars
      This was so very good. You must use the Doritos. I loved it. My son said it was spicy, but I thought it was miraculous.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        September 28, 2020 at 8:05 PM

        Wonderful!! I'm so glad you liked it! 🙂 Agree on the Doritos haha.

        Reply
    30. Pauline says

      September 23, 2020 at 1:51 AM

      5 stars
      Absolutely delicious

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        September 23, 2020 at 9:53 AM

        So happy to hear that, Pauline! 🙂

        Reply
    31. Mary Sunn says

      August 26, 2020 at 6:58 PM

      5 stars
      Really good! Quick and easy!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        August 27, 2020 at 8:33 AM

        Wonderful! So glad you enjoyed it.

        Reply
    32. Kiki says

      July 21, 2020 at 6:12 PM

      5 stars
      Very good! I am making this for my second time. My Son wanted this for his Celebration dinner for getting his new job!!
      This will be a go-to dinner. Yummy!!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        July 21, 2020 at 9:30 PM

        Aww I'm so happy to hear that! 🙂

        Reply
    33. Shiryl Stanfield says

      July 15, 2020 at 6:01 PM

      5 stars
      Excellent recipe. Very fast and easy. I will definitely make this again. 😎

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        July 15, 2020 at 8:54 PM

        Wonderful! So glad you liked it. Thanks for commenting!

        Reply
    34. Tina Ulrich says

      May 9, 2020 at 7:02 PM

      This sounds delicious! Wondering if I substitute the ground beef with rotisserie chicken if it would still turn out.....? Have you tried it? Looking forward to making this!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        May 9, 2020 at 7:05 PM

        Hi Tina! I think that would be fine. My only concern is that rotisserie chicken is already cooked, and so especially the white meat parts may get dry and chewy a lot faster. I'd probably just cook it for a bit less... like add it in to the mixture as late as possible. Let me know how it goes!

        Reply
    35. DIane says

      May 9, 2020 at 12:45 PM

      Loved it but I used soft tacos as a layered (lasagna) like dish. I spread sour cream and cheese on top. Really good, thank you Also used taco seasoning and salsa to give it more of a kick

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        May 9, 2020 at 12:50 PM

        That's such a good idea with the layered soft tacos!!

        Reply
    36. Joanne says

      April 11, 2020 at 12:42 PM

      5 stars
      My family of four ate every bit and asked for more! I was grateful that this recipe used ingredients that I usually have on hand due to our limited trips to the grocery store due to the [...] stay at home order in our state. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        April 11, 2020 at 6:48 PM

        Hi Joanne!! So happy you enjoyed it. Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review! (I edited your comment because bloggers have been told that using buzzwords surrounding the current events can negatively impact our Google ranking so I'm not taking any chances).

        Reply
    37. Lauren A Milke says

      March 27, 2020 at 7:44 PM

      This was so delicious! My family loves cheese so added an extra 1/2 cup on top. I also substituted the black beans for black olives because it better suits my family's likes.
      Thank you so much,
      Lauren

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 28, 2020 at 12:31 PM

        You're very welcome, Lauren! XO

        Reply
    38. Jeanne says

      March 22, 2020 at 6:38 PM

      5 stars
      Yet another delicious recipe from you! This was easy and a favorite at my house. Will be adding it to the meal rotation!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 22, 2020 at 10:10 PM

        Yay! So glad you liked it!! XO

        Reply
    39. Monica Van Rickley says

      March 20, 2020 at 12:14 PM

      5 stars
      It was good! Made it for lunch. I had ranch style beans and since I didn’t know when else I could use it, it was the chosen one. Because of this I omitted adding chili powder. I also used frozen corn and served with a dollop of sour cream, avocado 🥑 and green onions. Even though I added the Doritos, we ate with some tortilla chips we had and it tasted like Nachos. I would definitely serve this as a snack while watching TV with the family.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 20, 2020 at 6:48 PM

        I'm so glad you liked it and made it work with what you had at home, Monica! 🙂 Thanks for letting me know!

        Reply
    40. Jamie says

      February 4, 2020 at 11:02 AM

      5 stars
      I made this last night..... It was delicious!! Although I think I used too much cheese on top (my own doing though, lol), so I recommend a sprinkled layer of cheese top.
      I also added a packet of taco seasoning in the beef mixture, since I had it on hand, because the kids love it!
      My daughter is a vegetarian - so I made a small separate batch of meatless mixture, and added everything else, and just seasoned to taste. I used a large muffin pan to cook her vegetarian batch in the oven (it made about 3 portions).
      All-in-all, the recipe was delicious and very easy to make! Next time I am going to try the beef and vegetable mixture to stuff some bell peppers!! mmmm.........
      Thanks Natasha for your recipes - they are always crowd pleasers at mi casa!! 😉

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        February 4, 2020 at 11:12 AM

        I am so happy you enjoyed it. Love the vegetarian tips too. Thank you so much for following along! XO 🙂

        Reply
    41. Carol says

      January 1, 2020 at 1:12 PM

      5 stars
      This Recipe was fun. I wouldn’t normally admit to using Doritos in a recipe, but it received five star reviews from husband and son!
      I just found your site, and you have some great inspirational quick dinners, which I’m always looking for.

      Way to go, Natasha!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 1, 2020 at 4:39 PM

        That's awesome! I thought Doritos would be a fun touch hahaha. So happy it was a hit! 🙂 So glad you found me. Happy new year!

        Reply
    42. Hannah says

      December 30, 2019 at 6:36 PM

      5 stars
      Made this today and it is DELICIOUS! I swapped the black beans for black eyed peas (because they are supposedly easier to digest and I have GI problems), mixed regular tortilla chips with the doritos, and used a McCormick Mild Taco Seasoning Packet (not too much), and then added tortillas to eat it all in! It is like tacos on steroids!

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      • Natasha says

        December 31, 2019 at 9:57 PM

        So glad to hear you enjoyed it! Love your tweaks. 🙂 Happy new year!!

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    43. Pia says

      December 27, 2019 at 12:25 PM

      5 stars
      Hi Natasha
      Again we had a lovely and tasty meal from one of your recipes.
      Thank you!
      Pia

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      • Natasha says

        December 27, 2019 at 3:09 PM

        Yay!! That’s awesome!! So glad you liked it.

        Reply
    44. Mimi says

      December 21, 2019 at 4:22 AM

      5 stars
      I literally never ever cook, made this for my fiancé and my parents as a surprise, and it was a smash hit 😉 Super delicious and not even I could mess anything up; ingredients were easy to get as well!

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      • Natasha says

        December 21, 2019 at 9:28 AM

        That’s awesome!! So happy to hear it! 🤗 Thanks for taking the time to leave me a comment. ♥️

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        • daniel barbakow says

          October 18, 2021 at 3:19 PM

          Can it be made ahead and cooked the next day?

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          • Natasha says

            October 18, 2021 at 6:08 PM

            I think that should be fine. The nacho layer will likely be even softer (it's not very crispy to begin with, though).

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    45. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

      December 18, 2019 at 10:21 AM

      5 stars
      This would be a winner of a dinner here Natasha! So easy and delicious!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        December 18, 2019 at 10:48 AM

        Thanks so much, Mary Ann! 🙂

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