Description
This Beef Dorito Casserole is a comforting, crowd-pleasing bake that layers seasoned ground beef, creamy sour cream, melty cheese, and crunchy tortilla chips. It’s easy to assemble and makes a fun, flavorful dinner perfect for busy weeknights or potlucks.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 oz taco seasoning (1 packet)
- 1/2 cup water or beef broth
- 1 (14.5 oz) can tomatoes with green chiles, drained
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1 (9 oz) bag Cool Ranch Doritos, lightly crushed
- 3 1/2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- Optional toppings: sour cream, salsa, green onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add diced onion and bell pepper. Cook 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water or broth. Simmer 5–6 minutes until thickened.
- Add drained tomatoes, black beans, and sour cream. Mix well and remove from heat.
- Layer 1 cup of crushed Doritos on the bottom of the prepared dish.
- Spoon in half the beef mixture. Top with another layer of Doritos and half of the shredded cheese.
- Repeat with remaining beef, Doritos, and cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and cheese is melted.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Top with sour cream, salsa, or green onions if desired.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, stir in 2 oz cream cheese to the beef mixture.
- Swap ground beef for turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Add corn or olives for extra texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: undefined
