Casserole with Tacos (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
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1 lb of ground beef (lean)
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1/2 medium onion, diced
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1 tbsp of olive oil
→ Seasonings
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1/2 tsp cumin powder
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1/2 tsp of garlic powder
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1 tbsp of chili powder
→ Casserole Ingredients
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2 cups of Nacho Cheese Doritos, crushed
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2 cups (divided) shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese blend
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1 (15.5 oz) salsa jar
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1 (12 oz) can of sweet corn, strained
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1 (14 oz) can of black beans, rinsed and drained
→ Optional Toppings
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Pick from: sour cream, black olives, scallions, avocado, lettuce, chopped tomatoes, fresh cilantro
# Instructions:
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Heat your oven to 350°F and adjust the rack to sit in the middle.
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Warm the oil in a skillet on medium-high heat and fry the beef for roughly 5 minutes, breaking it apart as it cooks. Add the onions and spices and cook for another 5 minutes.
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Take a 9x13 dish and spread the crushed Doritos evenly across the bottom.
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Drain any grease from the cooked beef. Mix in the corn, salsa, beans, and one-half of the cheese until the cheese melts. Spread this tasty mixture on top of the Doritos in the dish.
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Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top, leave the dish uncovered, and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve warm with whichever toppings you like.
# Notes:
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Makes 6-8 servings depending on how big portions are.
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You can also find this recipe in the Salt & Lavender: Everyday Essentials cookbook.