30 Minute Light Taco Casserole Recipes

TACO BAKE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
• Cook ground beef and onions in a skillet over medium heat until beef is browned, 7 to 10 minutes; drain grease. Stir in water and taco seasoning; cook, stirring often, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Add refried beans, salsa, olives, and green chiles. Cook and stir over low heat until ingredients are warmed through, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Place half of the taco shells in the bottom of the baking dish. Pour in half of the ground beef mixture; sprinkle with half of the Cheddar cheese. Repeat with remaining taco shells, ground beef mixture, and Cheddar cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes.

20 MINUTE TACO SALAD CASSEROLE RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large skillet brown the ground beef with onion and green pepper over medium heat, stirring occasionally until meat is completely cooked.
• While the meat is browning, spread 1 cup crushed tortilla strips in the bottom of a greased 8 x 8 inch pan.
• Heat the refried beans in a small, microwaveable bowl (about 60 seconds) until they are warmed through. Spread the refried beans gently over the top of the tortilla chips.
• Once the meat is browned, drain and return to stove. Add 1/2 cup of water and taco seasoning to the meat mixture, and stir until completely combined.
• Pour browned meat mixture over the top of the refried beans.
• Top with cheddar cheese, and then broil in the oven for 2-4 minutes (until the cheese is melted and starts to bubble).
• Top with lettuce, tomatoes, olives and sour cream.
• Serve warm.

30 MINUTE LIGHT TACO CASSEROLE RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a large skillet, heat oil and add onion and garlic - saute for about 5 minutes until soft. Add meat and taco seasoning, cooking until meat is browned. Rinse and drain grease from the meat. Add beans and salsa. Mix well and cook to thicken.
• Line the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with about 25 tortilla chips. Gently press down the chips to break into bite-sized pieces. Spread the meat mixture over the chips. Top with cheese.
• Bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbling.
• Top with favorite optional toppings, and serve with remaining tortilla chips.