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Ground Beef Doritos Casserole

Put those ground beef into amazingly good use and make this easy ground beef Doritos casserole. A family favorite, kid friendly TexMex weeknight dinner that everyone will enjoy.
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time40 mins
Total Time1 hr
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Halal
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 354kcal
Author: Amira

Equipment

  • 1 large skillet
  • 1 3 qt baking dish (13x9 casserole pan)

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 2 packets taco seasonings
  • 1 can Pinto beans 15oz
  • 2 cans Rotel tomatoes 10oz each
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2½ cups shredded sharp cheddar
  • 1 bag family size Nacho Cheese Doritos lightly crushed

Optional toppings:

  • lettuce shredded
  • pickled jalapeños
  • sour cream
  • guacamole
  • cilantro
  • Pico de gallo

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat add oil then sauté onion until translucent.
  • Add ground beef, break apart and keep stirring until it browns all over. Drain excess fat.
  • Mix in taco seasoning, both Rotel cans and beans.
  • Remove from heat and mix in sour cream.
  • Lightly spray 3qt baking dish and add 2 cups of Doritos and spread evenly to cover the bottom of the dish.
  • Spoon half of the meat mixture over the chips and top that with a cup of the cheese.
  • Follow with a layer of Doritos then the remaining meat mixture then a cup of cheese.
  • Top with the remaining Doritos and sprinkle the rest of the cheese over.
  • Lightly spray a large piece of foil and cover the dish.
  • Bake for 30 minutes covered then uncover and bake for about 7-10 more minutes.
  • Serve with your favorite taco toppings.

Notes

  • Open the Doritos bag then fold the top and crush them lightly with your hands, do not over cursh them until they are turned into a powder.
  • We lover our Doritos casserole extra beefy but you can lower the cost of this dish by using only 1 pound of ground beef.
Variation:
  • You can make this casserole with any ground meat you like.
  • Use any Doritos flavor you have on hand.
  • Add different sorts of beans, such as black beans.
  • Pour in a can of cream of chicken soup if you do not have sour cream or are looking for a more creamy dish.
  • Add more veggies to the meat mixture.
  • You can use Monterey jack cheese in place of cheddar if you wish.
Storage:
Store leftover Doritos Casserole  in an airtight container and refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven.
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Nutrition

Calories: 354kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 234mg | Potassium: 390mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 456IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 226mg | Iron: 2mg